README.md

Blog App

A feature-rich blog application built with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. This open-source project provides a robust platform for creating, managing, and sharing blog posts with a secure and scalable backend. A blog app is a platform that enables users to create, publish, and manage written content, typically in the form of blog posts. It acts as a digital journal or content management system (CMS) where users can share ideas, articles, or stories with an audience.

Features

• User Authentication:

  • Secure user registration and login using bcrypt.js for password hashing.
  • Authentication and authorization using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).

• Profile Updation:

  • Update bio.
  • Add profile picture.

• Blog Management:

  • Create, read, update, and delete blog posts.
  • User-specific content management.

• Responsive API Design:

  • RESTful API endpoints for seamless integration with front-end frameworks.
  • JSON-based communication for easy consumption.

• Environment Configuration:

  • Centralized environment variables using .env for flexible deployment and security.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: A JavaScript runtime for building the server-side application.

• Express.js: A minimal and flexible web application framework for building APIs and handling HTTP requests.

• MongoDB: A NoSQL database for efficient and scalable data storage.

• Mongoose: An Object Data Modeling (ODM) library for MongoDB, simplifying schema design and data validation.

• bcrypt.js: A library for hashing passwords to ensure secure user authentication.

• jsonwebtoken (JWT): A compact and self-contained way to securely transmit user information.

• dotenv: For managing environment variables securely.

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