A personal blogging platform built using Flask, allowing for user registration, posting, commenting, and profile management.

• User Authentication: Register, log in, and manage user sessions.
• Blog Management: Create, update, and delete blog posts.
• Commenting System: Users can comment on posts and manage their comments.
• Profile Management: Users can update their profile details, including a bio and profile picture.
• Search Functionality: Dynamic search feature to find relevant posts.
• Styling: Integrated with Bootstrap for a responsive design.

• Flask: Micro web framework written in Python.
• Flask-Login: For handling user sessions after they log in.
• Flask-SQLAlchemy: ORM for database operations.
• Flask-WTF: For form handling and validations.
• Flask-Migrate: Database migration management.
• Flask-Bootstrap: Integration of Bootstrap in Flask.
• SQLite: Lightweight disk-based database.

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/Z8phyR/Personal-Blog.git
   cd Personal-Blog

2. Set up a Virtual Environment

   python -m venv myenv
   source myenv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `myenv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install the Dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Application

   python run.py

Throughout this project, I deepened my understanding of web development using Flask. I practiced:

• ORM principles with SQLAlchemy, enhancing my understanding of databases.
• Form creation and validation with Flask-WTF.
• User session management with Flask-Login.
• Styling principles using Bootstrap.
• Creating a flexible and extendable project structure.
• Writing tests to ensure code reliability.

• Implement a richer text editor for blog creation.
• Integrate with a frontend framework like React or Vue for a SPA feel.
• Deploy the blog to platforms like Heroku or AWS.

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

MIT