UltimatePosts is a web application where users can create accounts, post content, and interact with other users' posts through comments. It provides a platform for users to share their thoughts and ideas with a community of like-minded individuals.
- User Authentication: Users can sign up for an account or log in with existing credentials to access the platform.
- Post Creation: Logged-in users can create posts by providing a title, image URL, and description.
- Post Viewing: Users, whether logged in or not, can view all posts and their details.
- Commenting: Users can comment on posts, fostering engagement and interaction within the community.
- Authorization: Only the owner of a post or comment can delete or modify it, ensuring user privacy and control over their content.
- Node.js: Server-side JavaScript runtime environment.
- Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js.
- MongoDB Atlas: Cloud-hosted MongoDB database for storing user information, posts, and comments.
- Passport.js: Authentication middleware for Node.js, used for user authentication.
- EJS (Embedded JavaScript): Templating language for generating HTML markup with JavaScript.
- dotenv: Module for loading environment variables from a .env file.
- Other Dependencies: Body-parser, connect-flash, method-override for middleware and utility functionalities.
To run the application locally, follow these steps:
- Clone this repository to your local machine.
- Install dependencies using
npm install. - Create a
.envfile in the root directory and add your MongoDB Atlas connection URL asDB_URL. - Start the server using
npm start. - Access the application at
http://localhost:3000.
- Visit the homepage to browse through existing posts.
- Sign up for an account or log in if you haven't already.
- Create a new post by clicking on the "New Post" button and filling out the form.
- View the details of a post by clicking on its title.
- Comment on posts by scrolling down to the comments section and submitting your comment.
- Manage your posts and comments through the user dashboard.
Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.