Fullstack Blog Platform (MERN Stack)

---

Overview

A fullstack blog platform built with React and Node.js, designed to demonstrate RESTful API design, database integration, and dynamic content rendering. The application supports end-to-end content management with a structured frontend-backend architecture.

---

Features

• Create, read, and manage blog posts
• RESTful API for content operations
• MongoDB integration for persistent storage
• Dynamic rendering of posts in the frontend
• Responsive UI built with Material UI

---

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Material UI
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB

---

Architecture

• React frontend consumes REST API endpoints
• Express server handles business logic and routing
• MongoDB stores and retrieves blog data
• Separation of concerns between UI, API, and data layer

---

Getting Started

Install dependencies:

npm install
npm run server
npm start

Highlights

Designed and implemented a RESTful API Integrated frontend and backend for fullstack data flow Structured application for scalability and maintainability Status

Work in progress — actively refining features and improving architecture

Future Improvements

Add authentication and user roles Implement rich text editor for posts Add comments and user interaction features Deploy with cloud database and hosting