This repository contains a Flask-based social-blogging application that allows users to register, create posts, edit posts, comment on posts, and more. The project is built using best practices outlined in the book Flask Web Development: Developing Web Applications with Python.
User Registration: Users can create accounts and receive email notifications about their registration.
Post Creation: Users can create and publish their own blog posts.
Post Editing: Users have the ability to edit their existing posts.
Commenting: Users can engage with posts by leaving comments.
User Roles: The application has different roles including Admin, Moderator, and Users, each with distinct permissions for various actions.
Environment Setup: The project supports three environments: test, dev, and prod.
Testing: The repository includes a comprehensive test suite that thoroughly tests each module of the application, as well as front-end testing with Selenium.
Database Manipulation: The project utilizes the SQLAlchemy ORM for efficient and seamless database manipulation.
To run the application locally, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/mbvyn/social-blogging-app.git -
Install the required dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt -
Run the application:
export FLASK_APP=manage.py flask run -
Open your web browser and visit http://localhost:5000 to access the application.
Contributions to this project are welcome. If you find any bugs or have suggestions for new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request. Make sure to follow the established coding style and guidelines.
The development of this application was inspired by the insights and guidance provided in the book Flask Web Development: Developing Web Applications with Python.