About app

It's a simple blog application implemented using Ruby on Rails. App is also deployed to Heroku.

Features

SQLite used for development
Posts implemented using scaffold
Users authentication using devise gem
Basic styles using bootstrap-sass gem

How to run this app

If you are determined to run this app on your local server, follow the instructions:

download this app
open your terminal in the app folder
run bundle install --without production to install all the necessary gems (not including pg and rails_12factor gems for production)
run rake db:migrate to create local database
run rails s to start a local server
open your browser at http://localhost:3000

Now you will see the main page of the app.

How to use this app

Note that if you want to make any changes to the blog you need to sign in. Otherwise you can only view existing posts.
Authenticated users can create posts and comments. Also they can delete or edit both, but only ones belonging to them.
You can edit your account by choosing Edit user.