Movie API Project

This project demonstrates a full-stack application with a backend built using Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB, and a frontend developed with React. The application allows users to view movie data, play trailers, and add reviews.

Features

Backend:

• Built with Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB.
• Implements RESTful APIs to fetch movie data and manage reviews.
• Uses Spring Data MongoDB for database interactions.
• Handles async operations using async/await for non-blocking, efficient requests.
• APIs tested using Postman with thorough validations and error handling.

Frontend:

• Built with React.
• Uses Axios for HTTP requests to the backend API.
• Displays movies in a carousel using Material-UI.
• Plays movie trailers using React Player.
• Allows users to add and view reviews dynamically.

API Implementation

The backend is structured with multiple layers:

• Controller Layer: Manages incoming API requests.
• Service Layer: Contains business logic for managing movie and review data.
• Repository Layer: Interfaces with MongoDB using Spring Data.

Async Operations: APIs are designed with async processing to ensure smooth user experience, using Java’s CompletableFuture and async methods for optimal performance.

Testing

• Postman Testing: All APIs were rigorously tested using Postman to validate functionality and ensure reliable data retrieval and storage. Below is a screenshot demonstrating testing of the APIs:

• Frontend Testing: React frontend components were tested with live API calls to ensure data flows seamlessly between backend and frontend.

Project Structure

• backend/: Contains Java Spring Boot application code.
• frontend/: Contains React application code.
• api/axiosConfig.js: Configuration for Axios with base URL settings.
• src/components/: React components for displaying movies, trailers, and reviews.

Technologies Used

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Maven
• Frontend: React, Axios, Bootstrap, Material-UI, Font Awesome, React Player