IMDB Clone Project

This project is a Java-based clone of the IMDB platform, providing functionalities for users to view, add, and manage productions, actors, and user accounts. The application includes both GUI and terminal interfaces.

Features

• User Authentication: Login and manage user accounts using Login.java, LoginGUI.java, and Credentials.java.
• User Management: Admins can add or delete users using ManageUsers.java and Admin.java.
• Productions Management: View, add, update, or delete productions and actors with ManageProductionsOrActors.java and Production.java.
• Requests System: Users can create requests for new productions or features using Requests.java and Request.java.
• Notifications: Send and receive notifications with Notification.java and IMDB.java implementing the Subject interface.
• Favorites Management: Users can manage their favorite productions using ManageFavorites.java.
• Reviews Management: Users can add or view reviews for productions.

Package Structure

• org.example
  • Main Classes
    • IMDB.java: Singleton class acting as the main database.
    • User.java: Basic user class.
    • Admin.java: Extends Staff and implements admin functionalities.
    • Credentials.java: Handles user credentials.
    • Notification.java: Represents notifications sent to users.
    • Request.java: Represents user requests.
    • Genre.java: Enum for production genres.
    • Episode.java: Represents an episode of a series.
  • Interface and Abstract Classes
    • StaffInterface.java: Interface for staff-related methods.
    • Subject.java: Interface for the observer pattern implementation.
  • Utilities
    • JsonParser.java: Handles JSON parsing for data storage.
    • RequestsHolder.java: Holds all user requests.
  • GUI Components (org.example.gui)
    • LoginGUI.java: Graphical login interface.
    • MenuGUI.java: Main menu GUI for user interaction.
    • CreateNewRequestPanelGUI.java: GUI panel for creating new requests.
    • ManageReviewsPanelGUI.java: GUI for managing reviews.
  • Terminal Components (org.example.terminal)
    • Login.java: Terminal-based login interface.
    • MainPage.java: Terminal-based main page after login.
    • Menu.java: Terminal menu for user actions.
    • ManageUsers.java: Terminal interface for user management.
    • ManageProductionsOrActors.java: Terminal interface to manage productions or actors.
    • ViewProductions.java: Terminal interface to view productions.
    • ManageFavorites.java: Terminal interface for managing favorites.
    • Requests.java: Terminal interface for handling user requests.
    • UpdateProductionsOrActors.java: Terminal interface for updating productions or actors.
    • ViewNotifications.java: Terminal interface to view notifications.

Getting Started

1. Prerequisites: Ensure Java is installed on your machine.
2. Clone the Repository: git clone [repository_url].
3. Build the Project: Use a build tool like Maven or Gradle if provided.
4. Run the Application: Execute the main class IMDB.java.

Usage

• Login: Users can log in using their email and password.
• Admin Actions:
  • Add or remove users.
  • Approve or deny user requests.
• User Actions:
  • View and search productions.
  • Manage favorites list.
  • Create new requests.
  • View notifications.

Data Persistence

Data is stored and managed using JSON files, with JsonParser.java handling reading and writing operations.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.