BlockCine

BlockCine is a comprehensive platform for managing and exploring books, films, and recommendations. It integrates blockchain technology, AI-powered recommendations, and a user-friendly frontend built with Next.js.

Demo

Check out our demo video: BlockCine Demo

Features

Backend

• Authentication: Secure user authentication and authorization.
• Film Management: CRUD operations for films.
• AI Recommendations: AI-powered film recommendations.
• Blockchain Integration: Ethereum-based ticket transactions.
• Seeding: Preload the database with sample data.

Frontend

• User Interface: Built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
• Authentication Pages: Login and registration.
• User Profile: Manage user details and preferences.
• Film Details: View detailed information about films.
• Recommendations: Explore AI-powered recommendations.

Project Structure

Frontend

• src/app: Next.js pages for authentication, user profile, films, and recommendations.
• src/components: Reusable UI components like buttons, cards, and modals.
• src/services: Frontend services for API interactions.
• src/store: State management using Zustand.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (>= 16.x)
• npm or yarn
• Docker (optional, for running the blockchain network)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/worty76/blockcine-frontend
   cd BlockCine

2. Install dependencies for both backend and frontend:

   cd backend
   npm install
   cd ../frontend
   npm install

3. Configure environment variables:

   • Backend: Create a .env file in the backend directory.
   • Frontend: Create a .env.local file in the frontend directory.

4. Start the development servers:

   • Backend:

     cd backend
     npm run dev

   • Frontend:

     cd frontend
     npm run dev

5. Access the application:

   • Frontend: http://localhost:3000
   • Backend: http://localhost:5000

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
3. Commit your changes and push them to your fork.
4. Submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.