Project Status: Active Development – A React-based movie exploration platform that allows users to browse, search, and stream trailers with infinite scrolling, responsive UI, and real-time state management.
System Architecture:
Frontend SPA (1 Repository)
- Frontend: React with Redux Toolkit for state management
- Routing: React Router for smooth navigation between pages
- Styling: Tailwind CSS for responsive and modern UI
- Data Fetching: Axios for API requests to movie databases
- Video Streaming: React Player for trailer playback
Movie Browsing & Streaming Flow:
User Journey
- Browse Movies: Users explore trending, popular, and new releases
- Search: Filter and search movies by title or category
- View Details: Access movie ratings, descriptions, and trailers
- Infinite Scroll: Seamless browsing with continuous data loading
- Trailer Playback: Watch trailers directly in the app via embedded player
Advanced Features:
Movie Discovery
- Search & Filtering: Find movies easily using search bar
- Infinite Scrolling: Smooth continuous content loading
- Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop and mobile
State Management
- Redux Toolkit: Centralized state for movies, filters, and favorites
- Global Store: Efficient management of user interactions and API data
Media & UI
- React Player: Stream movie trailers inside the platform
- Tailwind CSS: Modern, responsive, and mobile-first interface
- Interactive Components: Reusable UI components for cards, lists, and modals
Technical Implementation:
Frontend
- React + Vite: High-performance SPA with fast HMR
- Redux Toolkit: Type-safe state management with slices
- React Router: Client-side navigation across pages
- Axios: API integration for fetching movie data
API Integration
- TMDB API: Fetch popular, trending, and upcoming movies
- Environment Variables: Securely store API keys in .env
Advanced System Features:
User Experience
- Infinite Scroll: Continuous content without page reloads
- Trailer Playback: Seamless video streaming experience
- Modern UI: Clean, intuitive, and interactive interface
Deployment & Scaling
- Frontend Hosting: Vite SPA deployable on Vercel or Netlify
- Responsive Architecture: Fully optimized for mobile and desktop
- Extensible Design: Ready for features like favorites or watchlists
Business Impact:
Movie Mania provides a modern, interactive platform for movie enthusiasts to explore films and watch trailers in a smooth, responsive environment. The project demonstrates expertise in frontend development, API integration, state management, and modern UI design, providing a scalable base for larger movie or streaming platforms.
This project showcases skills in React, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, Vite, and API-driven dynamic content for responsive web applications.