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1. Set Up Development Environment

   • Install Node.js and Express framework for the backend.
   • Set up a static site using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend.

2. Create User Registration and Authentication

   • Develop the POST /register API endpoint to handle user account creation.
   • Implement the POST /login endpoint for user authentication using session management.

3. Implement User Interface

   • Create the Home Page to list recent blog posts and include a search feature.
   • Design the Blog Post Page to display post content, comments, and a submission form for new comments.
   • Build User Profile Page to show user bio, profile picture, and a list of their published posts.
   • Design Login/Register Page to handle user authentication forms.

4. Develop Blog Post Functionality

   • Create POST /posts API endpoint to enable users to create new blog posts with a title, content, and tags.
   • Implement GET /posts endpoint to retrieve and display all blog posts on the Home Page.
   • Allow users to edit and delete their posts by implementing PUT /posts/:id and DELETE /posts/:id endpoints.

5. Integrate WYSIWYG Editor

   • Use a JavaScript library like Quill.js to provide a rich text editing experience for blog post creation.

6. Build Commenting System

   • Develop POST /comments endpoint to submit comments for each blog post.
   • Store comments within the corresponding blog post JSON file.

7. Implement Search Functionality

   • Develop a frontend search feature that filters displayed blog posts based on the user’s input using JavaScript.

8. Incorporate Social Media Sharing

   • Include integration for social media sharing on blog posts using available APIs or libraries.

9. Create User Profile Management

   • Create GET /user/:id endpoint to retrieve and display user profile information.

10. Implement Basic Analytics Dashboard

    • Develop functionality to count post views, comments, and shares and store these metrics in the corresponding JSON files.

11. Ensure Responsive Design

    • Use CSS media queries to make the application accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

12. Deployment

    • Deploy the frontend using GitHub Pages for static hosting.
    • Host the backend REST API on Heroku, ensuring all API endpoints are accessible to the frontend.

13. Testing and Revisions

    • Conduct thorough testing of all functionalities to identify and resolve bugs.
    • Collect feedback and make necessary revisions prior to launch.

14. Launch

    • Prepare for the official launch with final checks on functionality, responsiveness, and security. [/OUTPUT]