IEEEMDB (IEEE Movie Database) is a comprehensive online platform designed for movie enthusiasts. It combines the functionality of a personal movie diary with social networking features, creating an intelligent system that helps users discover movies, track viewing history, and connect with fellow movie lovers.
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│ API Gateway │
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│ Application Server │
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User Management
- User registration and authentication
- Profile management and customization
- Role-based access control (User/Admin)
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Movie Catalog
- Movie database with rich metadata
- Movie search by title, genre, cast, and other attributes
- Movie details with trailers, posters, and cast information
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User Interactions
- Rate and review movies
- Add movies to favorites and watchlists
- Track viewing history
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Movie Lists & Collections
- Create custom movie lists
- Public and private list sharing
- Collaborative list creation
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Recommendation System
- Personalized movie recommendations
- Algorithm-based suggestions
- Friend-based recommendations
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Notifications
- Real-time notifications for new movies
- Social activity notifications
- Recommendation alerts
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Performance
- Page load time < 2 seconds
- API response time < 500ms
- Support for 10,000+ concurrent users
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Scalability
- Horizontal scaling capability
- Database optimization for large datasets
- CDN integration for media delivery
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Security
- Secure authentication and authorization
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Input validation and SQL injection prevention
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Reliability
- 99.9% uptime availability
- Automated backup and disaster recovery
- Error handling and graceful degradation
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Usability
- Responsive design for all devices
- Intuitive user interface
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1)
Our database follows a normalized design with the following core entities:
- Users: User accounts and profiles
- Movies: Movie catalog with metadata
- Genres: Movie categorization
- Cast_Members: Actor and crew information
- Reviews: User movie reviews
- Movie_Lists: User-created movie collections
- User_Movie_Interactions: User engagement tracking
- Notifications: System notifications
- User_Follows: Social connections
For detailed database schema, see: Database Design Documentation
Our API follows REST principles with clear, consistent endpoints:
POST /auth/register - User registration
POST /auth/login - User login
GET /movies - Search and browse movies
GET /movies/{id} - Get movie details
POST /movies - Add new movie (Admin)
POST /movies/{id}/rate - Rate a movie
POST /movies/{id}/favorite - Add to favorites
POST /movies/{id}/view - Track movie view
POST /movies/{id}/reviews - Write a review
GET /movies/{id}/reviews - Get movie reviews
POST /lists - Create movie list
POST /lists/{id}/movies - Add movie to list
GET /users/{id}/lists - Get user's lists
For complete API documentation, see: API Design
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details