Introduction
Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for the Blog API! This is a production-ready RESTful API designed for managing blog posts, users, comments, and engagement features.
🚀 Getting Started
Live API: https://blog-api-dc2g.onrender.com/api/v1
New to the API? Start here:
Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in minutes
Authentication - Understand the security model
API Reference - Complete endpoint documentation
📋 API Overview
Version: 1.0.0
Authentication: JWT Bearer tokens with refresh token support
Authorization: Role-based access control (admin/user)
Rate Limiting: 60 requests per minute per IP address
Content Format: JSON with multipart/form-data for file uploads
Security: HTTPS, HTTP-only cookies, CORS enabled
🔧 Core Features
🔐 Authentication & Users
User registration and login
JWT access tokens with automatic refresh
Role-based permissions (admin/user)
User profile management
Social media links support
📝 Blog Management
Rich HTML content support
Image banner uploads (Cloudinary integration)
Draft and published status
SEO-friendly URL slugs
View tracking and analytics
💬 Engagement Features
Comment system with moderation
Like/unlike functionality
Real-time engagement metrics
User interaction tracking
🛡️ Security & Performance
Rate limiting protection
Input validation and sanitization
Error handling with detailed responses
Optimized for production deployment
📚 Documentation Structure
API Reference
Overview - API introduction and navigation
Quick Start - Get started in 5 minutes
Authentication - JWT tokens and auth flows
Users - User management endpoints
Blogs - Blog post CRUD operations
Comments - Comment system features
Likes - Engagement and likes management
Data Models - Complete schema definitions
Error Responses - Error handling guide
Guides
Rate Limiting - API usage limits and headers
Error Handling - Common errors and solutions
🎯 Use Cases
For Developers
Frontend Applications: Build web or mobile blog readers
Content Management: Create admin dashboards for blog management
Integrations: Connect with existing systems and workflows
Learning Projects: Practice API integration and authentication
For Content Creators
Blog Platforms: Power your own blogging platform
Portfolio Sites: Showcase articles and writing
Community Platforms: Enable user-generated content
Educational Content: Manage courses and tutorials
🛠️ Technology Stack
Backend Architecture
Runtime: Node.js with Express.js
Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
Authentication: JWT with bcrypt password hashing
File Storage: Cloudinary for image management
Validation: express-validator for input validation
Security: Helmet.js, CORS, rate limiting
Infrastructure
Hosting: Render.com deployment
CDN: Cloudinary for image delivery
Monitoring: Built-in logging and error tracking
Documentation: GitBook integration
🚦 API Status
Check the API health status:
Response:
🔗 Quick Links
Live API - Production endpoint
GitBook Documentation - Interactive docs
GitHub Repository - Source code
OpenAPI Specification - Machine-readable API spec
📞 Support
Need help or found an issue?
📖 Documentation: Check the relevant sections in this documentation
🐛 Bug Reports: Create an issue on GitHub
💡 Feature Requests: Suggest improvements via GitHub issues
📧 Contact: Reach out to the development team
📄 License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.
Ready to start building? Head over to the Quick Start Guide and create your first API integration in minutes!
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