MyBlog App

MyBlog is a full-stack MERN web application that allows users to create, edit, and delete blog posts. It features blog categorization for easy navigation and a contact form for user inquiries. The application uses JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure user authentication and session management. Built with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js, MyBlog offers a robust and dynamic blogging platform, integrating modern technologies for a streamlined and secure user experience.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Usage
• Screenshots
• Contributing

Features

• User authentication (signup, login, logout)
• Create, edit, and delete blog posts
• View blogs by category
• Contact us

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Bootstrap
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/rajanmandanka07/My-Blog.git

2. Install dependencies:

   cd myblog
   npm install

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

   PORT=3000
   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

4. Start the development server:

   npm start

5. Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to view the app.

Usage

• Register a new account or login with existing credentials.
• Create a new blog post by clicking on the "New Post" button.
• Edit or delete existing blog posts.
• View blogs by category using the navigation menu.
• Use the contact detail to contact to the site owners.

Screenshots

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.