https://github.com/justinhennis1/movidex
Movie recommendation webapp that uses Google Gemini and TMDB api. Users can sign on and maintain a watchlist that is stored on Firebase.
https://github.com/justinhennis1/movidex
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Movie recommendation webapp that uses Google Gemini and TMDB api. Users can sign on and maintain a watchlist that is stored on Firebase.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/justinhennis1/movidex
- Owner: JustinHennis1
- Created: 2024-07-24T19:42:01.000Z (11 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-07-26T02:45:37.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-13T12:19:10.746Z (5 months ago)
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://movidex.vercel.app
- Size: 12.8 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Movidex
Movidex is your ultimate movie companion, designed to streamline your search for the perfect film and enhance your movie-watching experience.
## Inspiration
Movidex was born out of the frustration of endless scrolling through streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Max. We aimed to create a solution that simplifies the process of finding your next favorite movie.
## Features
- **Curated Movie Lists**: Browse through various categories including movies currently in theaters, highly rated films, and upcoming releases.
- **Trailer Integration**: Watch YouTube video trailers for each movie directly within the app.
- **AI Assistant**: Chat with Stan, our trusty AI assistant, who can recommend movies based on your preferences and answer any movie-related questions.
- **Personalized Watchlist**: Maintain a personalized watchlist for future viewing.
- **Rating System**: Keep track of the movies you've watched with a personal rating system.
## Technology Stack
- **Frontend**: React
- **Styling**: CSS
- **Database**: Firebase Cloud Firestore
- **API**: TMDB (The Movie Database)
- **AI Integration**: ChatGPT 4 (OpenAI)
## Challenges Faced
- Overcoming API inconsistencies, such as receiving Arabic video keys despite specifying 'en-US' in queries.
- Managing complex event handling between components.
## Achievements
- Created a fully functional web application with user authentication and personalized features.
- Successfully integrated ChatGPT 4 to provide intelligent movie recommendations and answer user queries.
- Implemented efficient data storage and retrieval systems using Firebase.
## Lessons Learned
- Gained hands-on experience with the OpenAI module, customizing it to fit project-specific needs.
- Improved skills in React component management and state handling.
- Enhanced understanding of working with external APIs and handling their quirks.
## Future Plans
- Expand movie database and recommendation algorithms.
- Implement social features for sharing recommendations.
- Develop mobile applications for iOS and Android.
- Integrate with more streaming platforms for direct viewing options.
## Before Starting
- Install Nodejs on your device
## Getting Started
For a quick preview visit https://movidex.justinhennis.com
To build the project locally:
1. Clone the repository
2. At the root folder(movidex) run the following commands:
`npm start` and `node ./movieserver.js`
3. Enjoy :)
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
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Created with ❤️ by Justin Hennis