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ReactCMS

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Content management system (CMS) and blogging application software based on React/Redux, Node.js, Express and MongoDB.

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Overview:

ReactCMS is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) based on React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It allows users to create fast and efficient single-page blogging applications. The CMS is supported through various means such as Patreon, PayPal donations, GitHub stars and forks, and spreading the word. ReactCMS also provides installation instructions for both the back-end and front-end components.

Features:

  • Free and Open-Source: ReactCMS is freely available for anyone to use and modify.
  • Based on React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB: Utilizes popular technologies to create a powerful CMS.
  • Single-Page Blogging Application: Allows for the creation of fast and efficient single-page blogging applications.
  • Support Options: Users can choose to support ReactCMS through Patreon, PayPal donations, or by starring or forking the GitHub repository.
  • Multi-Site Support: ReactCMS supports the creation of multi-site applications.
  • Flexible Configuration: Allows users to configure the CMS according to their specific needs.
  • RESTful API: Provides a RESTful API for easy integration with other services.

Installing the back-end with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB:

  1. Clone the repository or download the .ZIP file and extract its contents.
  2. In the "server" directory, run npm install to install the dependencies.
  3. Open /server/config.js and set the properties according to your server's configuration.
  4. Modify and import /server/sites.json into your MongoDB database as the 'sites' collection.
  5. In the "server" directory, run npm start or nodemon to start the Express app and run the server. The server can be accessed locally at http://localhost:3001.

Installing the front-end React application:

  1. Open the "client" directory.
  2. Configure /client/src/config.js for your app.
  3. In the "client" directory, run npm install to install the dependencies.
  4. In the "client" directory, run npm start to start the ReactCMS app.

How to register the first administrator:

To register the first administrator, follow these steps:

  1. Manually modify the user's data in the 'users' collection in the database.
  2. Update the user's role from 'subscriber' to 'admin'.
  3. Sign out and re-sign in with the modified account.

Summary:

ReactCMS is a free and open-source content management system based on React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It allows users to create fast and efficient single-page blogging applications. The CMS provides various support options and thorough installation instructions for the back-end and front-end components. Users can also register administrators and configure the CMS according to their needs.

express
Express

Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.

react
React

React is a widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It follows a component-based architecture and uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update and render UI components

material-ui
Material UI

material-ui adds classes to Tailwind CSS for all common UI components. Classes like btn, card, etc. This allows us to focus on important things instead of making basic elements for every project.

blog
Blog

Blog websites feature posts written by one or more authors, organized by categories and tags, with a section for comments and archives sorted by date or topic. Additional features may include search bar, social media sharing, subscription or RSS feed, about and contact pages, and visual content.

Redux

Redux is a state management library for JavaScript apps that provides a predictable and centralized way to manage application state. It enables developers to write actions and reducers that update the state in response to user interactions, server responses, and other events, and can be used with a variety of front-end frameworks and back-end technologies.