Movie Explorer is a full-stack web app that makes discovering new films easy and enjoyable. Built with Next.js and styled with performance in mind, it features lightning-fast page loads, smooth client/server transitions, and mobile-friendly design.
The app connects to The Movie Database (TMDb) API to fetch real-time movie data, including trending films, detailed metadata, and search functionality. The UI is optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, with responsive layouts and accessible interactions.
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🧱 Tech Stack
- Framework: Next.js (App Router)
- API: TMDb (The Movie Database)
- Rendering: Server-Side Rendering (SSR) + Static Site Generation (SSG)
- Styling: Responsive, mobile-first CSS
- Performance: Optimized loading, prefetching, image lazy-loading
🚀 Features
- Browse popular and trending movies from TMDb
- Search for specific titles and view detailed info
- Fast-loading pages with smooth transitions
- Fully mobile responsive
- Built with performance and SEO in mind