Movie enthusiasts need a modern, accessible platform to discover detailed information about movies, directors, and genres while being able to create and manage personal profiles with favorite movie collections. The challenge was to build a single-page, responsive movie application using Angular that interfaces with existing server-side code, demonstrating proficiency in Angular development, Agile project management, and technical documentation.
The Core Problem
Information Access
Users need comprehensive information about films, directors, and genres in a modern, intuitive interface.
Personal Management
Creating and maintaining user profiles with personalized favorite movie collections.
Technical Integration
Building a responsive Angular frontend that effectively communicates with existing REST API.
Development Journey
Phase 1: Project Planning & Agile Setup
Implementing professional development methodologies
Before writing any code, I established a comprehensive project management approach using Agile principles, demonstrating professional development practices that mirror real-world tech industry workflows.
Kanban Board Implementation
Created detailed user stories with story points to track progress throughout development
User Story Creation
"As a user, I want to receive information on movies, directors, and genres" - crafted to reflect actual user needs
User Flow Design
Comprehensive navigation mapping from welcome screen to detailed movie views
Phase 2: Angular Foundation & Architecture
Professional development environment setup
Using Angular CLI, I generated the initial project structure following Angular best practices, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
// Angular CLI Implementation
ng new myflix-angular-client
ng generate component
welcome-page
ng generate component
movie-card
ng generate component
movie-details
ng generate service
fetch-api-data
Component Structure
Modular components for reusability and maintainability
Service Layer
Centralized API communication through dedicated services
Routing Strategy
Single-page application with dynamic routing between views
Phase 3: User Authentication & Angular Material
Professional user interface implementation
Implementation of user registration and login forms using Angular Material, creating both visually appealing and functionally robust interfaces with clear feedback and error handling.
Registration Form
Username, password, email, and date of birth fields with validation
Material Design
Cards, form fields, buttons, and navigation elements
Responsive Design
Mobile-first approach ensuring accessibility across devices
Phase 4: Core Application Features
Movie discovery interface development
The movie card component became the foundation of the user experience, displaying essential movie information in an accessible, visually appealing format while handling various data types and maintaining responsive design.
// Routing Implementation
const routes: Routes = [ {
path: 'welcome', component:
WelcomePageComponent }, { path:
'movies', component:
MovieCardComponent }, { path:
'director/:name', component:
DirectorViewComponent }, { path:
'genre/:name', component:
GenreViewComponent }, { path:
'profile', component:
UserProfileComponent }, { path:
'', redirectTo:
'welcome', pathMatch:
'full' } ];
Phase 5: Advanced Features & Profile Management
User personalization and specialized views
The user profile component represented the personalization aspect, allowing users to manage account information and view curated favorite movies, while director and genre views provided comprehensive educational content.
Profile Features
Account management, favorites curation, and secure deregistration options
Director Views
Biographical information and complete filmography access
Genre Views
Genre descriptions and related movie discovery
Phase 6: Documentation & Professional Handoffs
Comprehensive technical documentation
Created extensive documentation using TypeDoc for Angular components and JSDoc for technical specifications, demonstrating professional development standards.
/** * Component for displaying individual movie cards *
@component MovieCardComponent * @description Renders movie
information in card format */
@Component({ selector:
'app-movie-card',
templateUrl:
'./movie-card.component.html', styleUrls: ['./movie-card.component.scss'] })
export class
MovieCardComponent {
/** * Navigates to detailed movie view * @param movieId -
Unique identifier for selected movie */
openMovieDetails(movieId: string):
void {
// Implementation details
} }
TypeDoc Documentation
Comprehensive component documentation for maintainability
JSDoc Coverage
Technical specifications for service methods and API interactions
Agile Reflection
Kanban board finalization with story point accuracy analysis
Phase 7: Testing, Deployment & Community Engagement
Production deployment and portfolio integration
Deploying the Angular application to GitHub Pages required specific configuration for single-page application routing and production optimization, culminating in professional portfolio integration.
GitHub Pages Deployment
Custom deployment script with SPA routing configuration
Production Optimization
Bundle size reduction and environment-specific configurations
Portfolio Integration
Professional case study documentation and live demonstrations
Core Application Features
The myFlix Angular application successfully addresses all project requirements while demonstrating professional development practices and modern web application architecture.
Welcome View
Seamless user registration and login functionality with Angular Material forms and comprehensive validation.
Movie Catalog
Comprehensive movie browsing with responsive design and intuitive card-based layout for optimal discovery.
Single Movie View
Detailed movie information with navigation to director and genre views, plus favorites management.
Profile Management
Complete user account and favorites management with secure authentication and data persistence.
Director Views
Specialized information screens with biographical details, filmography, and enhanced movie discovery.
Genre Views
Genre-specific details and related movie recommendations for targeted content discovery.