MovieApp

MovieApp is a web application that allows users to browse and explore various movies. This project includes a React frontend and an Express backend with a SQL database. First download the full repo from github.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions below to set up and run the project on your local machine.

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm (https://nodejs.org/)
• XAMPP (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html)

Installation

1. Download and Install XAMPP Server:

   Download and install XAMPP from here. After installation, start the Apache and MySQL modules from the XAMPP control panel.

2. Create Database:

   • Open XAMPP control panel and click on 'Admin' button for MySQL. This will open phpMyAdmin.
   • Create a new database named movieapp.

3. Import SQL Dumps:

   • Go to the sql folder where all SQL dump files are located.
   • Import these dumps into the movieapp database you just created.

4. Set Up Server:

   • Navigate to the /server folder in your project directory.
   • Run npm install to install all necessary dependencies.
   • Run npm start to start the server.

5. Set Up Client:

   • Navigate to the main project directory.
   • Run npm install to install all necessary dependencies.
   • Run npm start to start the React application.

6. Access the Application:

   • Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000.