Blog WebApp (Andromeda Blog)

Version: v1.0.0 • LinkedIn Post: View Post

Andromeda Blog is a full-stack publishing platform built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and MongoDB. Designed for writers and communities, it features rich text authoring, multi-reaction engagement, bookmarking, and comprehensive user profile customization.

✨ Key Features

Blog Authoring: Create, edit, publish, and delete blog posts using an intuitive rich text editor.
Interactive Reactions: Express sentiment with 6 interactive emoji reactions (Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, Angry).
Threaded Discussions: Add, reply to, edit, and moderate comments on any publication.
Curated Reading & Bookmarking: Save favorite articles to a personal reading list with 1-click bookmarks.
Dynamic Discovery Feed: Explore articles through randomized and chronological discovery feeds.
Robust Authentication: Secure user authentication powered by JWT, password hashing with bcrypt, and OTP verification.
Profile Customization: Personalize avatars, cover photos, biographies, address info, and social profiles.
Organized User Archives: View dedicated tabs for Published, Saved, Liked, and Commented articles.
Dark & Light Mode: System-wide theme customization with instant toggle.

🛠️ Tech Stack & Architecture

Next.js: Full-stack framework handling server-rendered pages and API endpoints.
MongoDB: Scalable document database storing posts, author metadata, comments, and interactions.
jsonwebtoken & bcrypt: Industry-standard authentication token handling and secure password hashing.
Cloudinary: Cloud-optimized CDN image hosting for user avatars and blog cover art.
Tailwind CSS: Utility-first responsive design tailored for mobile and desktop reading.