kamron-h / androidstreamecu

his Android Streaming App allows users to view a collection of movies, submit new movies, and manage their account. Users can browse movies in a grid view, view detailed information about each movie, and add new movies if they are signed in. The app integrates Firebase for data storage and user authentication.

Android Streaming App

Description

This Android Streaming App allows users to view a collection of movies, submit new movies, and manage their account. Users can browse movies in a grid view, view detailed information about each movie, and add new movies if they are signed in. The app integrates Firebase for data storage and user authentication.

Features

• Browse Movies: Users can view a list of movies in a grid format.
• Movie Details: Clicking on a movie shows detailed information about it.
• User Authentication: Users can register and log in to access additional features.
• Add Movies: Signed-in users can submit new movies to the collection.

How to Run the App

Prerequisites

• Android Studio
• Firebase Project

Setup

1. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine or download the source code.

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo-name.git
   

2. Open the Project in Android Studio:

   • Open Android Studio.
   • Click on 'Open an Existing Project'.
   • Navigate to the cloned repository and open it.

3. Connect to Firebase:

   • Go to the Firebase Console.
   • Create a new Firebase project or use an existing one.
   • Connect your app to Firebase using the Firebase Assistant in Android Studio (Tools > Firebase).
   • Follow the steps to add Firebase Authentication and Firestore to your app.

4. Run the App:

   • Select an emulator or connect a physical device.
   • Click on the 'Run' button in Android Studio to build and run the app.

How to Use the App

1. Browse Movies: On the main screen, users can view all movies listed in the grid view.

2. View Movie Details: Tap on any movie to view its detailed information, including title, description, and video content.

3. User Registration and Login:

   • New users can register by clicking the 'Register/Login' button and entering their email and password.
   • Existing users can log in using the same button.

4. Add New Movies:

   • Once logged in, users can add new movies by clicking the '+' button.
   • Enter the movie details in the form and submit.

5. Sign Out:

   • Users can sign out from the account options within the app.