PictureArena - OTT Platform

PictureArena is a full-stack OTT platform built with Next.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. It offers a seamless streaming experience with features like user authentication, an admin panel, and an integrated payment portal.

Features

• Home Page: Explore the latest movies and shows.
• Movies and Shows Page: Browse through a comprehensive collection.
• Detailed View Pages: Get detailed information about individual movies and shows.
• Support Page: Access support for any queries or issues.
• Subscription Page: Manage your subscriptions with ease.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration.
• Admin Panel: Manage content and users.
• Payment Portal: Integrated payment system for subscriptions.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Swaraj-Patil/PictureArena.git
   cd PictureArena
   

2. Install dependencies:

   # For the client
   cd client
   npm install
   
   # For the server
   cd ../server
   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

• Create a .env.local file in both client/ and server/config directories based on the example-env files. These files should contain all required environment variables.

4. Run the development server:

   # From the root directory
   npm run dev

5. Open the application:

• Visit http://localhost:3000 for the Next.js frontend.
• The Express.js backend runs on http://localhost:5000.

Deployment

• Vercel: The frontend is deployed on Vercel, and environment variables are managed through the Vercel dashboard.

Contributing

Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

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