microBlog

Welcome to the microBlog repository! This is a simple microblogging web application built with Flask and MongoDB. Users can create accounts, post short messages, and view posts from other users. This README provides essential information to get you started with the microBlog application.

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
• Features
• Contact

Getting Started

Follow the instructions below to set up and run the microBlog application on your local machine.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Python (version 3.7 or higher)
• pip (Python package installer)

Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/ErikaItzelDiaz/microBlog.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd microBlog

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the application:

   python app.py

2. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5000 to access the microBlog application.

3. Sign up for a new account or log in if you already have one.

4. Start posting and interacting with other users!

Features

• User authentication: Create an account and log in securely.
• Post creation: Share your thoughts and updates with short messages.
• Feed: View posts from other users in a centralized feed.
• User profiles: Explore user profiles and their posts.

Atributions

Delete by Hello Supay from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0) Project inspired by Jose Salvatierra

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to the project owner:

• Erika Itzel Diaz
  • GitHub: ErikaItzelDiaz

Happy microBlogging!