PrimeFlix

PrimeFlix is a dynamic streaming platform that offers a wide range of movies and TV shows, alongside an integrated online store where users can purchase merchandise and subscriptions. Payments are securely processed through Stripe, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Screenshots
• Tech Stack
• Installation
• Usage
• Environment Variables
• API Endpoints
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Features

• Streaming Service: Browse and stream a variety of movies and TV shows.
• Online Store: Purchase subscriptions and merchandise directly through the platform.
• Secure Payments: Integrated with Stripe for secure transactions.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration with password hashing and session management.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

Screenshots

Home page

Login page

Profile page

Secure Checkout page

Shopping Cart page

Store page

Stripe Test page

Success page

Videos page

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Node.js with Express
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Authentication: Bcrypt and cookie-based sessions
• Payments: Stripe API
• Build Tools: Webpack
• Hosting/Deployment: in progress

Installation

To set up PrimeFlix on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/PrimeFlix.git
   cd PrimeFlix
   

2. Install dependencies: Download and install Node.js (includes npm): 👉 https://nodejs.org/

   cd frontend
   npm install
   cd ..
   cd backend
   npm install
   npm install bcryptjs
   npm install cors
   
   

3. Set up the database:

   Ensure PostgreSQL is installed and configured. Create a database and update the environment variables.

4. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

    DB_USER=your_db_user
    DB_HOST=localhost
    DB_DATABASE=your_database_name
    DB_PASSWORD=your_db_password
    DB_PORT=5432
    STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_secret_key
   

5. Run the application:

    npm run dev

Environment Variables

• DB_USER: PostgreSQL username
• DB_HOST: PostgreSQL host (usually localhost)
• DB_DATABASE: PostgreSQL database name
• DB_PASSWORD: PostgreSQL user password
• DB_PORT: PostgreSQL port (default: 5432)
• STRIPE_SECRET_KEY: Your Stripe API secret key for payment processing

API Endpoints

Here are some of the key API endpoints:

• GET /api/movies: Retrieve a list of movies available for streaming.
• POST /api/auth/login: Log in a user.
• POST /api/auth/register: Register a new user.
• POST /api/payments/checkout: Process a payment via Stripe.
• GET /api/user/profile: Fetch user profile data. (Feel free to add more endpoints based on your application's functionality.)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to PrimeFlix, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add YourFeature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Open a Pull Request.

Contact

For any inquiries or support, feel free to contact me:

• Name: Rouslan Lakhno
• Email: rouslanlakhno@gmail.com
• GitHub: rlakhno