Build a Full-Stack Blog Website with Admin Panel
Use the MERN stack to build a dynamic blog platform where admins can manage posts and users can browse content. Includes authentication, rich-text editing, and content publishing features.This project combines frontend and backend skills to create a full CMS experience. It's perfect for understanding CRUD operations, secure APIs, admin dashboards, and frontend rendering with React.
From writing and editing to managing published content, this system covers all essential blog platform functionalities for both users and administrators.
User-Facing Blog Pages
List blog posts with search and category filtering. Show individual blog pages with title, author, and content.
Admin Panel
Create, edit, delete blog posts. Optionally manage user roles or post categories.
Authentication System
Add secure login for admins using JWT and protected routes on the backend.
Rich Text Editor
Integrate a WYSIWYG editor like Quill or TinyMCE for formatting blog content in admin mode.
Users browse public blog posts rendered by React. Admins log into a private dashboard where they use APIs to create and manage content stored in MongoDB. Content updates reflect in real-time or on reload.
- Frontend built with React fetches posts from Node.js/Express backend.
- MongoDB stores blog post data (title, body, date, author, etc.).
- Admin routes are protected using JWT authentication.
- Rich text editor used in admin dashboard for content input.
- Optional: Add tags, featured posts, or comment system.
Frontend
React.js, Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap, Axios for API calls
Backend
Node.js with Express.js, JWT for auth, REST APIs for CRUD
Database
MongoDB with Mongoose schema for blog data
Admin Enhancements
Quill/TinyMCE editor, react-toastify for alerts, role-based access control
1. Set Up MERN Project Structure
Create separate folders for backend (Node/Express) and frontend (React). Connect to MongoDB.
2. Build Blog API
Set up CRUD routes for creating, reading, updating, and deleting posts.
3. Add Admin Dashboard
Create a React admin UI with form handling, editor integration, and API interaction.
4. Implement Authentication
Protect admin routes using JWT tokens and middleware.
5. Deploy Full Stack App
Use Render, Vercel, or Heroku for deployment. Optionally separate frontend/backend hosting.
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