Blog System

Welcome to the Blog System! This web application, built with the Laravel framework, is designed to provide an intuitive and robust platform for managing and publishing blog posts. Whether you’re a seasoned blogger or just starting out, this system offers a seamless experience with its user-friendly interface and powerful features.

Features

• CRUD Operations: Create, read, update, and delete blog posts.
• User Authentication: Sign up and log in to manage posts.
• Tailwind CSS Styling: Modern and responsive design.

Installation

Prerequisites

• PHP 8.0 or higher
• Composer
• Laravel Installer
• MySQL or another compatible database
• Node.js and npm

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/MuhammadZulhusni/Blog-System.git
   cd Blog-System

2. Install PHP Dependencies

   composer install

3. Set Up Environment File

   Copy the example environment file and adjust your settings.

   cp .env.example .env

4. Generate Application Key

   php artisan key:generate

5. Configure Your Database

   Open the .env file and set the details as per your convenience. Below is my database connection:

   DB_CONNECTION=mysql
   DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
   DB_PORT=8889
   DB_DATABASE=Blog-System
   DB_USERNAME=root
   DB_PASSWORD=

6. Run Migrations and Seed Data

   Run the following command to migrate the database and seed it with initial data:

   php artisan migrate:fresh --seed

   This command will:

   • Drop all existing tables.
   • Recreate the tables as per the migration files.
   • Seed the database with initial data specified in the seeders.

7. Install Node.js Dependencies

   npm install

8. Compile Assets

   Compile your CSS and JavaScript assets:

   npm run dev

9. Start the Development Server

   php artisan serve

   Your application will be accessible at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Usage

• Register: Sign up to create an account.
• Login: Access the dashboard to manage blog posts.
• Manage Posts: Use the interface to create, view, update, and delete blog posts.

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Create a new Pull Request.