Netflix Clone

This project is a clone of the Netflix website, created as a practice exercise to demonstrate user authentication and basic web development skills. The application features user registration and login functionalities, allowing users to create accounts and access the platform.

Table of Contents

• Project Overview
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Setup Instructions
• Usage
• Contributing
• Acknowledgments

Project Overview

The Netflix Clone is designed to mimic the user interface and experience of the popular streaming service, Netflix. It is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend, with a Node.js and Express backend. MongoDB is utilized for data storage, specifically for user information.

Features

• User registration (signup) functionality
• User login functionality
• Responsive design for various screen sizes
• Modal forms for user authentication
• Basic styling using CSS

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Bcrypt for password hashing

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/netflix-clone.git
   cd netflix-clone

2. Install Dependencies:

   • Navigate to the backend directory and install the required packages:

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root of the project and add the following:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   

4. Start the Server:

   • Run the following command to start the server:

   node server.js

5. Open the Frontend:

   • Open index.html in a web browser to view the application.

Usage

• Signup: Users can click on the "Sign In" button to open the login modal. They can switch to the signup form to create a new account.
• Login: Users can enter their credentials to log in. Upon successful login, they will gain access to the application.

Contributing

Contributions to the project are welcome. Interested individuals can fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request. Users are also encouraged to report issues or suggest features.

Acknowledgments

• Special thanks to @bradtraversy for providing inspiration and guidance through his educational content.
• Appreciation is extended to @torvalds for his contributions to the open-source community.

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