MERN Blog Website

This is a full-stack blog website built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js).

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js and npm: Download and install Node.js.
• MongoDB: Download and install MongoDB.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/nandhakrishna10/MERN-Blog-Website.git
cd MERN-Blog-Website

2. Set Up the Backend (API)

Navigate to the api directory and install the necessary dependencies:

cd api
npm install

Create a .env file in the api directory and add the following content:

PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=<your_mongodb_connection_string>
JWT_SECRET=<your_jwt_secret>

Replace <your_mongodb_connection_string> with your actual MongoDB connection string and <your_jwt_secret> with a secret key for JWT authentication.

Start the backend server:

npm start

3. Set Up the Frontend (Client)

Navigate to the client directory and install the necessary dependencies:

cd ../client
npm install

Create a .env file in the client directory and add the following content:

REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:5000/api

Start the frontend server:

npm start

4. Access the Application

Once both servers are running, you can access the application by opening http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Directory Structure

• api: Contains the backend code using Express.js and MongoDB. It includes routes, controllers, and models for handling users, posts, and authentication.
• client: Contains the frontend code using React.js. It includes components, pages, and services to interact with the backend API.

Notes

• Ensure MongoDB is running on your local machine or accessible through a cloud service like MongoDB Atlas.
• You can use tools like Postman to test the API endpoints.
• The application uses JWT for authentication, so ensure your secret key is secure.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.