MovieApp
A cinematic journey through modern full-stack development. Discover how we built an enterprise-grade movie management platform that brings together the power of Spring Boot, Angular, and cutting-edge monitoring.
The Story Begins
Every great application starts with a vision. Ours was to create something that would showcase the full spectrum of modern development practices.
The Challenge
As part of the Teads Summer School program, we were tasked with building a comprehensive movie management platform that would demonstrate enterprise-level development practices. The goal wasn't just to create another movie app, but to showcase the full stack of modern technologies working in harmony.
Full-Stack Development
End-to-end solution
The Technology Stack
We carefully selected each technology to create a robust, scalable, and maintainable solution that showcases modern development practices.
Backend
The robust foundation that powers everything
Frontend
Modern, responsive user interface
Monitoring
Complete observability stack
DevOps
Containerization & deployment
The Features Journey
Every feature tells a story of user experience and technical excellence. Here's how we crafted each capability to deliver maximum value.
Movie Discovery
The gateway to cinematic exploration
We started with a simple question: "How do people discover movies they'll love?" The answer led us to integrate with The Movie Database (TMDB) API, creating a seamless discovery experience that feels both powerful and intuitive.
Playlist Management
Personalized movie collections
Personalization was key. We built a robust playlist system that allows users to curate their own movie collections, with full CRUD operations and database persistence. It's not just about storing movies—it's about creating meaningful collections.
Monitoring & Observability
Complete system visibility
Enterprise-grade applications need enterprise-grade monitoring. We integrated Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack to provide complete observability into our application's performance, health, and user behavior.
See It In Action
Experience the Movie App through our comprehensive demo videos. Watch as we showcase each feature and the seamless integration between all components.
Backend API Demo
3:15 duration
Explore the Spring Boot REST API endpoints, database operations, and monitoring capabilities. See how the backend handles movie data, playlist management, and integrates with TMDB API.
Frontend Application
2:45 duration
Experience the Angular frontend with Material Design, movie browsing, search functionality, and playlist management. Watch the seamless integration between frontend and backend.
Movie Discovery
1:30 duration
See how users discover popular movies, search by name, and view detailed information.
Playlist Management
1:45 duration
Watch the complete playlist workflow from creation to management and organization.
Monitoring & Analytics
2:00 duration
Explore the monitoring stack with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK for insights.
The Architecture Story
Every great application is built on solid foundations. Here's how we architected the Movie App to be scalable, maintainable, and production-ready.
The Foundation
Layered Architecture
We implemented a clean layered architecture where Controllers handle HTTP requests, Services contain business logic, Repositories manage data access, and Entities map to database tables. This separation ensures maintainability and testability.
REST API Design
Our REST API follows industry best practices with well-structured endpoints for movies, playlists, and monitoring. Each endpoint is documented and follows consistent naming conventions.
External Integration
Seamless integration with The Movie Database (TMDB) API provides comprehensive movie data and metadata. We handle rate limiting, caching, and error scenarios gracefully.
Monitoring & Observability
Complete observability with Prometheus for metrics, Grafana for visualization, and ELK stack for log aggregation. We can track performance, errors, and user behavior in real-time.
API Endpoints
RESTful interface design
/api/movies/api/movies/n/{name}/api/movies/{id}/api/movies/{id}/streaming/api/playlists/actuator/healthThe Journey's End
Every great project has its highlights. Here are the key achievements and technical innovations that made this Movie App truly special.
Key Achievements
Enterprise Architecture
Implemented layered architecture with Spring Boot 3.5.3, Java 21, and modern development practices for enterprise-grade applications that can scale.
Full-Stack Excellence
Delivered both Spring Boot REST API and Angular frontend with seamless integration and modern UI/UX design that users love.
Production-Ready Monitoring
Integrated complete observability stack with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK for production-ready monitoring and logging that provides real-time insights.
DevOps Excellence
Docker containerization with Docker Compose for easy deployment and development environment setup that works everywhere.
Technical Stack
Complete technology overview
Ready to Explore?
The Movie App represents more than just a project—it's a testament to modern development practices, clean architecture, and the power of full-stack engineering. Dive into the code and see how it all comes together.