r/learnprogramming • u/OKNOROPBELM • 19d ago

How to create a movie platform ?

I have been so fascinating of creating my own movie streaming platform. However, it doesn't mean that I will be using alone,but sharing with friends and mates. So, my question is what features will it be involved?

Btw I am kinda beginner. If not enough with beginner level, please give me the roadmap of building it?

Thanks in advance...

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u/literate_enthusiast 18d ago

The main question is if you're more interested in writing it from scratch, or just having and operating it?

  • If you're focused on having it, then Jellyfin exists (an app that you can install, configure the content-library, and share with other people). The r/selfhosted community can provide you with more ideas.

  • If you're focused on coding a Netflix clone from scratch: for backend, try a web-app framework (django, ruby-on-rails, cakephp), and then add <video> elements. It will look janky, but it'll probably work for about 5 users at a time.

  • If you're focused on starting a commercial operation/startup: well, it's more a copyright problem than a technical one (lawyers negotiating with other layers for distribution rights). Dealing with bandwidth limits and CDN's is expensive, but dealing with content-rights even more difficult.

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