A PHP-based blogging platform.

• Introduction
• Project Objectives
• Technologies Used
• Project Architecture
• Features
• Configuration and Deployment
• Contributions
• License
• Credits

This project is a blogging platform designed to enable users to create, manage, and publish articles. It is aimed at developers and content managers who need a flexible and extensible tool to manage blogs.

• Provide an intuitive user interface for article management.
• Allow easy customization via themes.
• Ensure optimal performance and security for users.

• Main Language: PHP
• Framework: Laravel
• Database: MySQL
• Front-end: HTML, CSS (with Tailwind CSS), JavaScript
• Dependency Management: Composer for PHP, npm for JavaScript
• Build Tools: Laravel Mix, Vite
• Testing: PHPUnit

The project follows an MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture typical of the Laravel framework. This structure facilitates code maintenance and evolution.

• Models: Handle business logic and database interactions.
• Views: Responsible for displaying data to the user.
• Controllers: Manage user requests, manipulate models, and return appropriate views.

• User Authentication: Registration, login, and user management.
• Article Management: Create, edit, publish, and delete articles.
• Comment System: Users can comment on articles.
• Customizable Themes: Change the blog's appearance via themes.
• Markdown Support: Edit articles in Markdown for quick and effective formatting.

Project configuration is mainly done via the .env file. Key points include:

• Database: Set up your MySQL database connection details.
• Mail: Configure mail settings for sending emails (SMTP).
• Cache: Configure cache options to improve performance.

Deployment can be done on any server supporting PHP and MySQL. It is recommended to use a dedicated server or cloud service to ensure optimal availability and performance.

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make clear and detailed commits.
4. Submit a pull request for review.