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Express Journal App

This is a simple blogging web application built using Express.js and MongoDB. It allows users to create, view, and read blog posts.

Table of Contents

Features

  • Home Page: Displays a list of all blog posts with their titles and a preview of content.
  • Individual Post Pages: Clicking on a post title takes you to a dedicated page for that post where you can read the entire content.
  • Compose: Users can create new Journal posts using a simple form.
  • About Page: Provides information about the website.
  • Contact Page: Displays contact information for users who want to get in touch.

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/express-Journal-app.git
    cd express-Journal-app
  2. Install dependencies:

    npm install
  3. Set up your MongoDB database:

    • Create a .env file in the root directory and add your MongoDB connection URL as DB_URL:

      DB_URL=mongodb:https://yourusername:yourpassword@localhost:27017/postDB
  4. Start the server:

    node app.js

The app should now be running at https://localhost:3000.

Usage

Visit https://localhost:3000 in your browser to access the Journal app. You can navigate through the different pages using the links in the navigation bar.

To create a new Journal post, go to the "Compose" page and fill out the title and content of the post.

Routes

  • /: The home page that lists all the available Journal posts.
  • /about: Displays information about the website.
  • /contact: Provides contact information.
  • /compose: Allows users to create new Journal posts.
  • /:param: Dynamic route that displays an individual Journal post based on the provided parameter (post title).

Technologies Used

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB (with Mongoose)
  • EJS (Embedded JavaScript) for templates

Happy blogging!