Why build auth first in a Netflix clone?
So the rest of the app has a user context. Auth first means protected routes and user-specific data work from the start, instead of bolting auth on later and reworking the structure.
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Setup and routing, authentication, the browse page layout, fetching movie lists, the movie detail modal, regular search, GPT-powered search, and responsive UI with deployment. Each feature builds on the last.
Last, after regular search and the detail modal work. GPT search is an advanced feature that builds on the existing search and API infrastructure. Add it once the core browsing experience is complete.
During the UI build, not at the end. Use Tailwind from the start so the layout is responsive as you build each page. Test on mobile and desktop throughout, not just at the end when fixes are harder.
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