README

Welcome to the MERN Blog Application! This is a full-stack web application developed using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. The application provides a platform for users to create, read, update, and delete blog posts, as well as interact with other users through comments and likes.

• User Authentication: Users can sign up, sign in, and sign out securely. Passwords are encrypted before being stored in the database.
• CRUD Operations: Admin can create, read, update, and delete their blog posts.
• Commenting System: Users can comment on blog posts, edit their comments, and delete them. Admin can also edit and delete comments.
• Like Functionality: Users can like blog posts and comments.
• Admin Panel: Admin users have additional functionalities, including managing user accounts, deleting inappropriate content, and overviewing site analytics.
• Responsive Design: The application is designed to be responsive and accessible on various devices and screen sizes.

To run the MERN Blog Application locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository_url>

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd mern-blog

3. Install dependencies for the server:

   npm install

4. Navigate to the client directory:

   cd client

5. Install dependencies for the client:

   npm install

6. Create a .env file in the root directory and specify environment variables:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=<your_mongodb_uri>
   SECRET_KEY=<your_secret_key>
   

7. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

8. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

• Frontend: React.js, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• State Management: Redux Toolkit
• Deployment: Render (for deployment to production)