ShowSpotter - The Movies App

ShowSpotter is a modern Android application designed to help users discover, explore, and keep track of their favorite movies and TV shows. Built with the latest Android technologies, this app provides a seamless user experience for movie enthusiasts.

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Features

• Movie Discovery:

  • Browse a wide range of movies and web series fetched from the TMDB (The Movie Database) API.
  • Discover trending, popular, and top-rated content effortlessly.

• Search Functionality:

  • Find movies by entering keywords in the search bar.
  • Enjoy quick, accurate results to discover your favorite titles.

• Detailed Movie Information:

  • View details such as title, rating, release year, and more for each movie.
  • View comprehensive details for each movie and web series, including:
  • Title
  • Rating
  • Release Year
  • Synopsis
  • Genre

• Favorite List and Watchlist:

• Save your favorite movies and web series to revisit them anytime.

• Add movies and web series to your personalized watchlist to keep track of what to watch next.

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Designs

App Workflow

Technical Details

• Programming Language: Kotlin
• Framework: Jetpack Compose
• Networking: Retrofit
• Architecture: MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel)
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication
• Data Storage: Firebase Realtime Database
• SignUp Email Validation Check: Maileroo
• LiveData and ViewModel: For managing UI-related data in a lifecycle-conscious way.

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Important Note

The TMDB API is not accessible in India. To run this application within India, please use a VPN service (e.g., Turbo VPN) to connect to a server outside of India.

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Installation

To run this application locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ivikashgorai/ShowSpotter-The-Movies-App.git

2. Open in Android Studio:

   • Open Android Studio.
   • Navigate to the cloned repository folder and select it.

3. Build the Project:

   • Sync the Gradle files.
   • Build the project using Build > Make Project.

4. Run the App:

   • Connect an Android device or start an emulator.
   • Click the Run button or use Shift + F10.

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API Key Setup

This app uses the TMDB API to fetch movie data. To access the API, you need to obtain an API key from TMDB.

1. Obtain an API Key:

   • Register for an account at TMDB.
   • Navigate to your account settings and generate a new API key.

2. Configure the API Key in the App:

   • Locate the Constants.kt file in the project.

   • Replace the placeholder with your actual API key:

     const val API_KEY = "your_api_key_here"

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit your changes.
4. Push your branch and create a Pull Request.

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License

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

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Contact

For any queries or suggestions, feel free to reach out:

• GitHub: ivikashgorai
• Email: [[email protected]]

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