overview.
Blogify is a publishing platform featuring user authentication, session-based author management, rich media uploads, and social engagement mechanics. Built with Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and Tailwind CSS.
technical implementation.
Authentication & Sessions
Implemented secure user sessions and password hashing for authenticated publishing workflows.
Media Storage Pipeline
Integrated file upload middleware with disk storage and URL binding in MongoDB documents.
key features.
- Secure user authentication with sessions and cookies
- Personal author dashboard for drafting, editing, and publishing stories
- Cover image upload support with media file handling
- Interactive social features including likes and nested comments
- Server-side rendered dynamic templates with responsive layouts
screenshots.
Blogify community publishing interface.
challenges & solutions.
Challenge: Securing routes and restricting post editing strictly to the original author.
Solution: Designed middleware verification checking user ownership against MongoDB document IDs.