# Blog Management System - Quick Reference Guide

## 🎯 Quick Start

### For Admin Users

**Accessing Blog Management:**
1. Go to Admin Dashboard: `admin-dashboard.php`
2. Click **"Blog"** in sidebar (new menu item with blog icon)
3. Blog Management section opens

**Adding a Blog Post:**
1. Click **"+ Add New Blog Post"** button
2. Fill in the form:
   - **Post Title** (required)
   - **Author** name (required)
   - **Category** (select from dropdown)
   - **Post Content** (required)
   - **Featured Image** (upload JPG/PNG/GIF/WebP, max 5MB)
   - **Status** (Draft or Published)
3. Click **"Save Post"**
4. Success message appears
5. New blog appears in admin section

**Editing a Blog Post:**
1. Find blog post in the grid
2. Click **"Edit"** button
3. Form populates with existing data
4. Make changes
5. Click **"Save Post"**
6. Post updates in database

**Publishing/Unpublishing:**
1. Click **"Publish"** (Draft post) or **"Unpublish"** (Published post)
2. Status changes immediately
3. Published posts appear on public blog page

**Deleting a Blog Post:**
1. Click **"Delete"** button
2. Confirm deletion in dialog
3. Post removed from database
4. Post disappears from all pages

**Filtering Blog Posts:**
1. Use filter buttons: **All**, **Published**, **Draft**
2. View only posts with selected status
3. No page reload needed

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## 📱 For Site Visitors

**Viewing Blog Posts:**
1. Go to Blog page: `blog-grid-4-masonary.php`
2. View blog posts in masonry grid layout
3. See latest published posts (up to 6)
4. Click "Read More" to view full post

**Real-Time Updates:**
- Blog page automatically updates every 5 seconds
- New published posts appear automatically
- No refresh needed
- Live sync with admin dashboard

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## 🗂️ File Structure

```
├── admin-dashboard.php           ← Admin interface (Blog section)
├── blog-grid-4-masonary.php      ← Public blog display (with real-time sync)
├── blog-detail.php               ← Individual blog post detail page
├── BLOG_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md ← Full implementation details
└── BLOG_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md  ← Status and metrics
```

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## 🔗 Key Endpoints

### Admin Dashboard Blog Endpoints

**Fetch Blog (GET):**
```
admin-dashboard.php?action=get_blog&id=1
admin-dashboard.php?action=get_blog&status=published
```

**Create Blog (POST):**
```
admin-dashboard.php
Action: add_blog
```

**Update Blog (POST):**
```
admin-dashboard.php
Action: update_blog
```

**Delete Blog (POST):**
```
admin-dashboard.php
Action: delete_blog
```

---

## 💾 Database Table

**Table:** `blog_posts`

| Column | Type | Notes |
|--------|------|-------|
| id | INT | Primary key, auto-increment |
| title | VARCHAR(255) | Blog post title |
| content | LONGTEXT | Full blog content |
| author | VARCHAR(255) | Post author name |
| category | VARCHAR(100) | Blog category |
| featured_image | VARCHAR(255) | Image file path |
| status | VARCHAR(20) | "draft" or "published" |
| created_date | TIMESTAMP | Auto-set on creation |
| updated_date | TIMESTAMP | Auto-update on changes |

---

## 📋 Blog Categories

1. **Fitness**
2. **Training**
3. **Nutrition**
4. **Wellness**
5. **Motivation**

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## 🖼️ Image Specifications

- **Allowed Formats:** JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP
- **Max Size:** 5MB
- **Display Size:** 200px height (cover fit)
- **Upload Location:** `/uploads/` directory
- **Naming:** Auto-generated unique names (timestamp + random hex)

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## ⏱️ Real-Time Sync Details

**Update Interval:** 5 seconds  
**Trigger:** Automatic on page load  
**Location:** blog-grid-4-masonary.php  
**Endpoint:** admin-dashboard.php?action=get_blog&status=published  
**Cleanup:** Automatic on page unload  

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## 🎨 Visual Features

**Admin Dashboard:**
- Responsive card grid layout
- Status badges (green=published, yellow=draft)
- Action buttons (Edit, Publish/Unpublish, Delete)
- Filter buttons (All, Published, Draft)
- Modal form for adding/editing

**Public Blog Page:**
- Masonry grid layout
- Responsive across all devices
- Featured images with hover effects
- Author and date attribution
- "Read More" links
- Real-time updates without refresh

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## 🔒 Security Features

- ✅ SQL input validation
- ✅ File type whitelist
- ✅ File size limits
- ✅ Session validation
- ✅ Output encoding
- ✅ Confirmation dialogs

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## 📊 Quick Statistics

- **Database Columns:** 8
- **JavaScript Functions:** 6
- **API Endpoints:** 2
- **Blog Categories:** 5
- **Sample Posts:** 6 (auto-created)
- **Real-Time Interval:** 5 seconds
- **Max File Size:** 5MB

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## ⚙️ JavaScript Functions Reference

### In Admin Dashboard

```javascript
resetBlogForm()              // Clear form for new post
editBlog(post)              // Load post data into form
saveBlog()                  // Save new or updated post
deleteBlog(id)              // Delete blog post
toggleBlogStatus(id, status) // Change publish/draft status
filterBlogs(status)         // Filter by status (client-side)
```

### In Blog Display Page

```javascript
initBlogRealTimeSync()      // Start 5-second update interval
updateBlogDisplay(posts)    // Render new blog cards
```

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## 🚨 Common Issues & Solutions

**Issue:** New blog post not appearing on public page
- **Solution:** Wait 5 seconds for real-time sync, check if status is "Published"

**Issue:** Image won't upload
- **Solution:** Check file type (must be JPG/PNG/GIF/WebP) and size (max 5MB)

**Issue:** Real-time sync not working
- **Solution:** Check browser console for errors, verify admin-dashboard.php is accessible

**Issue:** Blog posts not loading
- **Solution:** Database table might not exist - reload page to initialize

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## 📞 Support Information

**For Admin Issues:** Check error messages in toast notifications  
**For Database Issues:** Check if blog_posts table exists  
**For JavaScript Issues:** Check browser console (F12) for errors  
**For Real-Time Issues:** Check network tab in browser developer tools  

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## 🎓 Usage Examples

### Creating a Fitness Blog Post

1. Go to Admin Dashboard → Click Blog
2. Click "Add New Blog Post"
3. Fill form:
   - **Title:** "10 Must-Do Exercises for Beginners"
   - **Author:** "John Trainer"
   - **Category:** "Training"
   - **Content:** "Write your article content here..."
   - **Featured Image:** Upload cover image
   - **Status:** "Published"
4. Click "Save Post"
5. Post appears in admin grid
6. **Within 5 seconds:** Appears on public blog page

### Updating Blog Status

1. Admin Blog section → Find post
2. Click "Unpublish" to hide from public
3. Click "Publish" to show on public blog
4. **Instant effect** on real-time page

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## 📱 Responsive Breakpoints (Public Blog)

- **Desktop (1400px+):** 4 columns
- **Large Tablet (1200-1399px):** 3 columns
- **Tablet (992-1199px):** 2 columns
- **Mobile (576-991px):** 1 column
- **Small Mobile (<576px):** Full width

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## ✨ Key Features Summary

✅ Add, Edit, Update, Delete blog posts  
✅ Image upload with validation  
✅ Status management (Draft/Published)  
✅ Category system  
✅ Author attribution  
✅ Real-time sync (5 seconds)  
✅ Responsive design  
✅ Toast notifications  
✅ Filter functionality  
✅ Secure input handling  

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## 🔄 Complete Workflow Example

### Step-by-Step: Publishing a New Blog Post

1. **Admin:** Click Blog in sidebar
2. **Admin:** Click "Add New Blog Post"
3. **Admin:** Fill form with blog details and image
4. **Admin:** Click "Save Post"
5. **Admin:** See success message "Blog post added successfully"
6. **Admin:** New post appears in admin blog grid with "Draft" status
7. **Admin:** Click "Publish" button to change status
8. **Admin:** Post status changes to "Published" (green badge)
9. **Public:** Visit blog-grid-4-masonary.php
10. **Public:** See blog post in grid after 5 seconds
11. **Public:** Click "Read More" to see full post

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**Last Updated:** 2026  
**Version:** 1.0  
**Status:** Production Ready ✅
