Podcast Player

This project is a podcast player built using the Podcast Index API and a Node.js server, deployed on Render. The player allows users to search for podcasts, browse episodes, and play audio directly in the browser.

Features

• Search Podcasts: Find podcasts by title, author, or keyword using the Podcast Index API.
• Browse Episodes: View episodes of selected podcasts with details like title, description, and duration.
• Audio Playback: Listen to podcast episodes directly within the app with controls to play, pause, and skip.
• Persistent State: Save and load playback state, including the current episode, progress, and queue, using local storage.
• Progressive Web App (PWA): Installable on supported devices for offline use.
• Lazy Loading: Efficiently loads podcast images and episode details as you scroll.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/JacintoDesign/podcast-player.git

2. Navigation to the project directory:

   cd podcast-player

3. Install dependencies

   npm install

4. Sign up for your own API Key & Secret at Podcast Index, then create your own .env file in the root folder and add the following:

   AUTH_KEY='your_api_key'
   SECRET_KEY='your_api_secret'
   USER_AGENT='Your_app_name'
   API_ENDPOINT='https://api.podcastindex.org/api/1.0'

Usage

1. Start the server:

   npm start

The app will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Deployment

The project is deployed on Render. To deploy your own version:

1. Fork the repository and connect it to your Render account.
2. Set up environment variables on Render with your API key and secret.
3. Deploy the project using Render's deployment tools.

Functionality

• Search: Enter a keyword to search for podcasts.
• Browse: Click on a podcast to view its episodes.
• Play: Select an episode to start listening.
• Queue: Manage your episode queue and save your progress.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: Backend server
• Express: Web framework for Node.js
• Podcast Index API: Podcast search and episode retrieval
• Render: Deployment platform
• JavaScript: Frontend functionality
• HTML & CSS: User interface
• Local Storage: Persistent state management

Acknowledgements

• Podcast Index for providing the podcast data.
• Render for hosting and deployment.
• Podcast Icon Podcast icons created by Flat Icons - Flaticon