
News Aggregator Dashboard
Objective:
To develop a web-based platform that collects and displays news articles from multiple sources in a centralized, categorized dashboard. It enables users to stay updated with real-time headlines, filter topics, and customize their feed.
Technologies Used:
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Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (AJAX for dynamic loading)
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Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js
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Database: MySQL or MongoDB
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News Source Integration: RSS Feeds or News APIs (e.g., NewsAPI.org, Google News, NYTimes API)
Core Features:
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Multi-Source News Integration
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Fetch news from top sources like BBC, CNN, The Hindu, Times of India, etc.
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Use APIs or RSS feeds to retrieve real-time articles
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Categorized News Sections
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News displayed in categories like Technology, Sports, Business, Health, Politics, etc.
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Sidebar or tab layout for easy navigation between categories
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Search & Filters
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Keyword-based search to filter articles
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Filters based on source, date, or topic
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User Login & Personalization
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Allow users to log in and save preferred categories or sources
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Option to create a personalized dashboard view
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Responsive Card Layout
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Each news article shown as a Bootstrap card with title, image, source, and "Read More" button
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Responsive grid layout for desktop, tablet, and mobile
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Auto-Refresh and Live Updates
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Auto-refresh or AJAX-based update for latest news without page reload
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Bookmarking System
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Logged-in users can bookmark news to read later
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“My Bookmarks” section in user profile
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Admin Panel
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Manage sources, block certain categories or keywords (e.g., clickbait)
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Monitor user activity and flagged content
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