README.md

Netflix-Clone

Introduction

This project involves building a comprehensive Netflix clone using Django, a web framework for Python. The application will encompass various features such as user authentication, movie browsing and playback, personal watchlists, search functionality, and sections dedicated to genres and featured content.

Features

1. User Authentication (Signup and Login):

   • Users can sign up by providing their email, username, and password.
   • Existing users can log in using their credentials.

2. Browsing and Playing Movies:

   • Users can browse through a catalog of movies.
   • Seamless playback of selected movies within the application.

3. Adding Movies to a Personal List:

   • Users have the ability to add movies to their personal watchlists.

4. Search Functionality:

   • A search feature enables users to find specific movies easily.

5. Genres and Features Section:

   • Dedicated sections for different genres and featured content.

Setting Up the Project

Prerequisites

• Python installed on your machine
• Django framework installed (pip install django)

Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/samagra44/netflix-clone.git

2. Navigate to Project Directory:

   cd netflix-clone

3. Create and Apply Migrations:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

4. Run the Development Server:

   python manage.py runserver

5. Access the Application: Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000/ to access the Netflix clone.

Project Structure

The project follows a Django project structure with additional directories for templates and static files. HTML and CSS files for the Netflix clone are organized within these directories.

Creating the URLs

Define URL patterns in the project's urls.py file to route requests to the appropriate views for login, signup, and homepage.

Connecting to a Postgres Database

1. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install psycopg2

2. Configure the database settings in settings.py:

   DATABASES = {
       'default': {
           'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql',
           'NAME': 'your_database_name',
           'USER': 'your_username',
           'PASSWORD': 'your_password',
           'HOST': 'your_host',
           'PORT': 'your_port',
       }
   }

3. Run migrations to create necessary tables:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

User Authentication

1. Implement a signup form to collect user details (email, username, password).
2. Validate form data, checking for existing email/username.
3. Implement a login form, authenticating users based on entered credentials.

Feel free to explore and customize the project further based on your preferences and requirements.