yevgeniyt/blog-mern-app

Project Title: Full-Stack Blog Application

This full-stack blog application is designed to provide an engaging and interactive user experience by incorporating unique features such as a rich text editor, categories and tags, moderation system, and Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities. The frontend is built using React, Redux Toolkit, MUI, and TypeScript, while the backend leverages Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, JWT, and TypeScript. This application aims to stand out from typical blog projects built by junior developers.

Features:

• Rich Text Editor The application includes a feature-rich text editor for creating and editing articles. This editor supports text formatting, images, videos, and code snippets, providing a versatile and user-friendly content creation experience.

• Categories and Tags Articles can be organized using categories and tags, enhancing content discoverability and improving the overall user experience by making it easy to find relevant articles.

• Moderation System To maintain the quality of content on the blog, a moderation system is implemented for user-generated content such as articles and comments. This feature ensures that the blog remains a safe and enjoyable environment for all users.

• Progressive Web App (PWA) The blog is developed as a Progressive Web App, offering a seamless, app-like experience on mobile devices. This feature allows users to enjoy the full functionality of the blog without needing to install a native app, ensuring a smooth and convenient experience across devices.

Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• Installation and Setup
• Usage and Examples
• Documentation
• Development and Contribution
• License
• Contact Information
• Acknowledgments

Prerequisites

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Software Dependencies

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  • Node.js (v14.0.0 or higher)
  • Python (v3.6 or higher)
  • Java (JDK 11 or higher)

External Libraries

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  • React
  • Express.js
  • Django

API Keys and Services

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Installation and Setup

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Usage and Examples

Roles:

• Visitor: A visitor is a user who is not logged in. They can view public blog posts, categories, and tags. They can also use the search feature and share posts on social media. However, they cannot create, edit, or delete any content, nor can they leave comments or like posts.

• Registered User: A registered user is someone who has created an account on your blog site. In addition to the actions available to a visitor, a registered user can also like and comment on posts. They might also be able to edit or delete their own comments.

• Author: An author is a user who can create, edit, and delete their own blog posts. Authors might have additional privileges, such as uploading images or embedding videos in their posts. They can also manage their own profile, including adding a bio and changing their profile picture.

• Editor: An editor is a user who has the ability to review, edit, and publish content submitted by authors. They can also create, edit, and delete their own posts. Editors may have the power to manage categories and tags, as well as moderate comments.

• Administrator: An administrator has full control over the blog site. They can create, edit, and delete any content, manage users, and adjust site settings. Administrators are responsible for managing the overall functionality and appearance of the site, including installing and updating plugins, themes, and other site-wide features.

Documentation

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Development and Contribution

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License

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Contact Information

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Acknowledgments

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