Netflix Clone

A fully-functional Netflix clone built from scratch using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. This project leverages the TMDB API to provide a vast catalog of movies and series. Responsive design principles ensure a seamless user experience across devices, while YouTube IFrame API integration allows users to preview trailers directly on the platform.

Features

• Dynamic Movie and Series Catalog: Powered by the TMDB API, offering a comprehensive library of titles.
• Trailer Playback: Integrated with YouTube IFrame API to allow users to watch trailers directly.
• Dynamic Routing: Enabled using React Router for smooth navigation.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for various screen sizes to provide an intuitive user interface on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Intuitive UI: Clean and modern layout resembling the Netflix platform.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
• API: TMDB API, YouTube IFrame API
• Routing: React Router
• Design Principles: Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/netflix-clone.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd netflix-clone

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm start

5. Open your browser and visit:

   http://localhost:3000
   

API Setup

1. Sign up at The Movie Database (TMDB).
2. Generate an API key from your TMDB account.
3. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your TMDB API key:

   REACT_APP_TMDB_API_KEY=your_api_key

Screenshots

Challenges and Learning Outcomes

This project enhanced my understanding of:

• Building large-scale web applications with React.
• Integrating third-party APIs (TMDB and YouTube IFrame).
• Implementing dynamic routing using React Router.
• Developing responsive layouts with CSS and modern web design principles.

Future Improvements

• Add user authentication for personalized recommendations.
• Enable user profile and watchlist management.
• Implement offline support for mobile devices.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Open a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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