sammyrhymes/game_blog

Flask Game Blog

This is a simple blog site built using Flask, a web framework in Python, where users can read articles about games. The project aims to provide a platform for game enthusiasts to share their thoughts, insights, and reviews about different games.

Features

• Article Listing: Users can browse through a list of articles on various games.
• Article Details: Users can view the complete details of an article, including the title, author, publication date, and content.
• Comments: Users can leave comments on articles to share their opinions or engage in discussions.

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your-username/flask-game-blog.git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd flask-game-blog
3. Create a virtual environment: python -m venv venv
4. Activate the virtual environment:
   • On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
   • On macOS/Linux: source venv/bin/activate
5. Install the required dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
6. Set up the database:
   • Run the following commands:

     flask db init
     flask db migrate
     flask db upgrade

7. Start the Flask development server: flask run

Usage

• Access the blog site by visiting http://localhost:5000 in your web browser.
• Browse through the articles, read the full content, and leave comments.
• Create new articles by logging in as an administrator.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or improvements for the project, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgements

• Flask: https://flask.palletsprojects.com/

Author

• Samuel Mwendwa