Where should I start building a Netflix clone?
With the project structure and routing. Then build the browse page, add the search, then authentication, then the GPT search. Building incrementally so each piece works before adding the next keeps the project manageable.
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Build a browse page with movie carousels from an API like TMDB, a search, a movie detail page, authentication with Firebase, a GPT-powered search that calls an AI API, and a responsive UI. Build incrementally so each piece works before adding the next.
Routing, data fetching with loading and error states, state management, authentication with Firebase, AI API integration, responsive UI, and deployment. It is a comprehensive project that touches most real-world React skills.
TMDB is the most popular choice for movie data. It gives you realistic movie listings, images, and details so your app feels real. Hardcoded data does not teach the data-fetching skills real projects need.
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