Ktor Blog API

A RESTful API built with Ktor for managing blog posts, users, and comments. This project demonstrates best practices in Kotlin-based backend development, focusing on modular design, testing, and clean architecture.

Features

• User Management: Create, update, and delete user accounts.
• Blog Posts: CRUD operations for blog posts with validation and tagging support.
• Comments: Add, edit, or delete comments on posts.
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication for secure access.
• Database Integration: Uses PostgreSQL for data persistence, managed with Exposed ORM.
• Testing: Comprehensive test coverage with Kotest and Testcontainers.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

To run this project locally, ensure you have the following:

• Kotlin (1.9+)
• Gradle (7.6+)
• Docker (optional, for database setup)
• PostgreSQL (14+)

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   Clone the project to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/albertoadami/ktor-blog-api.git
   cd ktor-blog-api