Flixx App

Are you a movie buff or TV series fan always searching for the latest releases and trending showing shows? I recently built a project called Flixx App, a responsive and dynamic movie and TV show information website powered by vanilla JavaScript and TMDB (The Movie Database) API. This project showcases how you can create a modern web application without relying on frameworks, while still delivering a smooth user experience.

You can check out the full source code on GitHub here.

Key Features of Flixx App

The Flixx App pulls real-time data from the TMDB API, which means the content stays fresh and up-to-date. Here's what it offers:

Browse Movies and TV Shows

Users can browse popular, trending, and upcoming movies and TV shows. The app automatically displays poster images, ratings, and release dates to give a quick overview.

Advanced Search Functionality

Looking for something specific? The search bar allows users to search any movie or TV show. Results are pulled instantly from TMDB's database.

Detailed Information Pages

Clicking on a movie or TV show takes users to a detailed page with comprehensive information:

• Synopsis
• Release date and genres
• User ratings
• Background image and poster
• Runtime

Responsive Design

The Flixx App is built with mobile-first design principles, making it fully responsive and easy to navigate on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Lightweight and Fast

Since it's built with vanilla JavaScript, the app loads quickyly and delivers a seamless browsing experience.

Tech Stack & Tools Used

• Vanilla JavaScript: The core of the application, handling DOM manipulation, API requests, and user interactions.
• TMDB API: Provides the movie and TV show data, including images, ratings, and release details.
• HTML5 & CSS3: Used to create a clean, responsive layout with modern styling

Why I Built Flixx App

I created the Flixx App as a way to sharpen my JavaScript skills and demonstrate how powerful vanilla JavaScript can be when working with APIs. Many developers quickly jump into frameworks like React or Vue, but understanding how to work directly with APIs and manipulate the DOM is an essential skill for any web developer.

This project also highlights how you can create a real-world app that provides value to users while keeping the codebase lightweight and easy to understand.

Explore the Code

If you’re interested in learning how this app works, or if you’d like to use it as inspiration for your own projects, you can view the full source code here: GitHub Repository

Final Thoughts

The Flixx App demonstrates how much can be done with vanilla JavaScript and a public API. It’s fast, responsive, and provides real-time movie and TV show information for users. Whether you’re a developer looking for a project to learn from, or a movie fan looking for a new way to browse entertainment content, this project shows what’s possible with clean code and modern web practices.