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
• Installation
• Usage
• Routes
• Technologies Used

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://yourusername:yourpassword@localhost:27017/postDB

4. Start the server:

   node app.js

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

Usage

Visit http://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!