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SmartWords Blog Application

Welcome to the official repository of the SmartWords Blog Application! This application provides a seamless and user-friendly platform for bloggers to create, edit, and manage their blog posts. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, SmartWords offers the tools you need to share your thoughts and ideas with the world.

Overview

SmartWords is a modern blog application built with a focus on simplicity and functionality. It aims to provide an intuitive interface for bloggers to share their thoughts, ideas, and stories with the world.

Demo

SmartWords.mp4

Key Features

• User Authentication: Secure user registration and login system.
• Rich Text Editor: A powerful editor for creating and formatting blog posts.
• Responsive Design: Fully responsive layout that looks great on all devices.
• Comment System: Engage with readers through a built-in comment system.
• Tagging: Organize posts with tags for better navigation.
• Search Functionality: Easily find posts with the integrated search feature.
• Admin Panel: Manage posts, comments, and users through an admin interface.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS

Folder Structure

The repository follows a structured layout for easy navigation and organization:

smartwords-blog/
├── client/             
│   ├── public/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/  
│   │   ├── pages/       
│   │   ├── services/    
│   │   └── ...
├── server/             
│   ├── controllers/    
│   ├── models/         
│   ├── routes/         
│   ├── utils/          
│   └── ...
├── .gitignore            
├── README.md             
├── package.json         
└── ...

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the SmartWords Blog Application on your local machine:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/smartwords-blog.git
   cd smartwords-blog

2. Install dependencies:

   # Install backend dependencies
   cd server
   npm install
   
   # Install frontend dependencies
   cd ../client
   npm install

3. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongo_database_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

4. Run the application:

   # Start backend server
   cd ../server
   npm run dev
   
   # Start frontend server
   cd ../client
   npm run dev

   Run the Frontend on http:localhost:5173/ and Backend on http:localhost:5000/.

API Endpoints

Authentication

• Sign Up: POST /api/users/register
• Login: POST /api/users/login

Pages

• GET all posts: GET /api/posts
• GET user post: GET /api/users/:id
• GET category posts: GET /api/posts/categories/:category
• GET author: GET /api/users/:id
• CREATE post: POST /api/posts
• UPDATE post: PATCH /api/post/:id
• EDIT user: PATCH /api/users/edit-user
• DELETE post: DELETE /api/post/:id

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve the SmartWords Blog Application. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or bug reports, please create an issue or submit a pull request.

Contact

For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at adysfolio.vercel.app.

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