Blog CMS

A modern, full-featured Blog Content Management System built with Laravel 12, Tailwind CSS, and Alpine.js. This application provides a robust platform for publishing content, managing users, and fostering community interaction.

🚀 Key Features

• User Authentication & Roles
  • Secure registration and login system (Laravel Breeze).
  • Admin Dashboard: Dedicated area for content and user management.
  • Role-Based Access Control: Distinguish between standard users and administrators.
• Content Management
  • Rich Text Posts: Create and edit blog posts with ease.
  • Categories: Organize posts into manageable categories.
• Community Interaction
  • Comments System: Users can engage with content via comments.
  • Notifications: Real-time alerts for user interactions.
• Modern UI/UX
  • Responsive Design: Mobile-first architecture using Tailwind CSS.
  • Interactive Elements: Powered by Alpine.js for a smooth user experience.

🛠️ Technology Stack

• Backend: Laravel 12
• Frontend: Blade Templates, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js
• Build Tool: Vite
• Database: SQLite

📸 Screenshots

Post View	User Management

🏁 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• PHP >= 8.2
• Composer
• Node.js & NPM

Local Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/sgimres/blog-cms.git
   cd blog-cms

2. Install PHP dependencies

   composer install

3. Install JavaScript dependencies

   npm install

4. Environment Setup

   cp .env.example .env
   php artisan key:generate

5. Database Setup

   touch database/database.sqlite
   php artisan migrate --seed

   Note: The seeder creates a default Admin user and sample posts.
   default credentials for admin_user username: admin@example.com | password: password

6. Run the Application

   composer run dev

   Visit http://localhost:8000 in your browser.

🧪 Running Tests

Ensure your code is stable and bug-free by running the test suite.

php artisan test

📄 License

This project is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT license.