https://github.com/kritika30032002/blog_website
This is a blog website where user can compose their blogs. The blogs are saved in database.
https://github.com/kritika30032002/blog_website
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This is a blog website where user can compose their blogs. The blogs are saved in database.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/kritika30032002/blog_website
- Owner: Kritika30032002
- Created: 2022-12-13T15:42:17.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-20T05:32:40.000Z (8 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-05T02:11:54.849Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: codepeak2023, css, ejs, gssoc-ext, hacktoberfest, hacktoberfest-accepted, html, iwoc2024, javascript, kwoc2023, mongodb, mongoose, mongoosejs, phicsit2024, webdevelopment
- Language: EJS
- Homepage: https://blog-tui6.onrender.com/
- Size: 318 KB
- Stars: 40
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 86
- Open Issues: 64
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- Code of conduct: code_of_conduct.md
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README
# Join the [Discord](https://discord.gg/5NDvQhZNED) for any further discussion
# Blog Website
## Introduction
Welcome to the Blog Website, a platform that empowers users to create, share, and engage with blogs. This repository contains the source code for the website, which securely stores blogs in a database while providing a seamless experience for writers and readers.
## Features
- **User-Friendly Interface:** The intuitive user interface allows users to effortlessly compose and edit blogs.
- **Database Storage:** All blogs are securely stored in a database, making it easy to manage and retrieve them whenever needed.
- **Responsive Design:** The website is designed to be responsive, ensuring an optimal experience on both desktop and mobile devices.
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your local machine:
- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/)
- [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/)
### Installation
1. **Clone the Repository**
Clone this repository to your local machine:
```
git clone https://github.com/Kritika30032002/Blog_Website.git
```
2. **Navigate to the Project Directory**
3. **Install Dependencies**
``` npm install ```
### Configuration
To configure the project, follow these steps:
- **Create a .env File**
Create a .env file in the root directory of the project to store your environment variables. Replace your_session_secret with a secure, random string for session management.
```
PORT=3000
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/blog-website
SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret
```
### Running the Application
1. **Start the application**
Start the application by running:
```npm start```
or
```node app.js```
2. **Access the website**
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the blog website.
## 🚀 How to Contribute to This Project 🚀
We’re excited to have you contribute to this project! Follow these simple steps to get started:
1. **🍴 Fork the Repository**
- Go to the [repository page](https://github.com/Kritika30032002/Blog_Website).
- Click the *Fork* button (top right). This creates a copy of the project in your GitHub account.
2. **💻 Clone Your Fork**
- Once the repository is forked, clone it to your local machine. Open your terminal and run:
``` bash
git clone
https://github.com/Kritika30032002/Blog_Website.git
```
- Replace your-username with your GitHub username.
3. **🌿 Create a New Branch**
- Before making any changes, create a new branch for your work:
``` bash
git checkout
-b your-branch-name
```
- Choose a branch name that describes what you're working on, such as fix-navbar or add-contact-form.
4. **🛠️ Make Your Changes**
- Open the project files in your code editor (like VS Code) and make your changes.
- You can contact the project manager for any queiries you have.
5. **✅ Test Your Changes**
- Make sure your changes work correctly by testing the website locally. Open the index.html file in your browser to see your updates.
6. **💬 Commit Your Changes**
- Once your changes are ready, commit them with a descriptive message:
```bash
git add .
git commit -m "Added feature X or Fixed issue Y"
```
7. **📤 Push Your Changes**
- Push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub:
``` bash
git push origin your-branch-name
```
8. **🔄 Create a Pull Request (PR)**
- Go back to the original repository [here](https://github.com/Kritika30032002/Blog_Website).
- Click the *Compare & pull request* button.
- Write a short description of your changes and submit the pull request (PR).
9. **🔎Review Changes**
- The project manager will review your PR. If your changes are approved, your request would be merged.
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By following these steps, you can easily contribute to this project! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the repository’s discussion or issue section.
## 📢Contributors📢
## Our Amazing Contributors
### Contributing
We enthusiastically welcome contributions from the community. If you discover a bug or have an enhancement in mind, please don't hesitate to open an issue or create a pull request. Your input is invaluable to us.
Join the [discord server](https://discord.gg/JdFsJPrayj) for more discussion: