This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Madhuban Khatri
Are you looking to dive into full-stack development by blending powerful frontend and backend technologies? In this blog post, I’ll walk you through my experience and key learnings from building a Movie Booking Website using ReactJS (frontend) and Django REST Framework (backend). This project helped me understand how modern web apps can provide seamless user experiences and robust server-side functionality.
Why ReactJS and Django REST Framework?
ReactJS enables highly interactive user interfaces and fast updates thanks to its component-based architecture. It’s perfect for dynamic features like searching movies, selecting showtimes, and choosing seats.
Django REST Framework provides a secure and scalable way to build APIs, manage user data, and handle bookings and payments behind the scenes.
Key Features
Browse and Search Movies: Users can explore the latest releases, view details, and search for favorites.
Showtime and Seat Selection: Interactive UI allows users to book specific seats for desired shows.
Secure Payments: Integration with Razorpay ensures payment processing is smooth and safe.
Booking Confirmation: Users receive instant confirmation and a streamlined booking history.
How I Built It
Backend: Django REST Framework
- Models: Movies, Shows, Bookings, Users
- APIs: CRUD operations for movies and shows, endpoints for seat selection and booking
- Payment: Razorpay integration to capture payments and manage statuses
Frontend: ReactJS
- Pages: Home, Movie List, Movie Details, Booking, Payment, Confirmation
- State Management: React’s Context API for authentication and booking details
- UI: Responsive design for a smooth experience on both desktop and mobile
Connecting the Dots
- Axios bridges the frontend and backend, allowing the React app to fetch movie lists, check seat availability, and confirm bookings.
- CORS: Configured on Django to ensure frontend requests are allowed during local development.
RESULT
See It on GitHub
Check out the source code and installation instructions on GitHub.
Final Thoughts
This project was a great learning journey. If you’re thinking about creating your own web app, I highly recommend starting with a real-world use case like a movie booking system. You’ll learn to integrate cutting-edge technologies, build end-to-end features, and problem-solve at every step!
Drop your questions or feedback in the comments below, and let me know if you’re interested in a deeper dive on specific sections of the stack. Happy coding! 
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Madhuban Khatri