PopMunch

PopMunch is a sophisticated entertainment discovery platform that transforms how users explore and find their next favorite movies and TV shows. Built with React 18, Redux Toolkit, and styled-components, the application integrates with The Movie Database (TMDb) API to provide real-time trending content, advanced search capabilities, and detailed information about movies and TV series. The platform features a modern dark theme with glass morphism UI effects, smooth animations powered by Framer Motion, and a fully responsive design that adapts seamlessly from mobile to 4K displays. Key technical implementations include RTK Query for efficient data fetching and caching, a custom-built design system with design tokens for consistency, and optimized performance through code splitting and lazy loading. Notable architectural decisions include implementing a modular component structure with reusable UI components, state management via Redux Toolkit for sidebar navigation and global state, and a comprehensive routing system supporting movies, TV shows, collections, and search functionality. The application delivers a premium streaming-service quality interface with features like genre filtering, watch provider information, season breakdowns for TV shows, and collection browsing for movie franchises.

This project was built using modern web technologies and best practices to ensure optimal performance, maintainability, and user experience.