Twitch++: A Personalized Twitch Resources Recommendation Application

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Project Overview

Twitch++ is a full-stack web application designed to help users search, explore, and get personalized recommendations for Twitch resources (streams, videos, and clips). Built with modern technologies and deployed on AWS, Twitch++ delivers a seamless and engaging user experience.

Key Features

✅ Search & Explore Twitch Resources:

• Search for Twitch streams, videos, and clips in real-time.
• Retrieve data using the Twitch API for accurate and up-to-date results.

✅ Personalized Recommendations:

• Content-based recommendation engine suggests resources based on your favorite collections.
• Extracts game information from Twitch resources to tailor recommendations.

✅ User Authentication:

• Secure register/login/logout functionality powered by Spring Security.

✅ Rich & User-Friendly Interface:

• Built with React and Ant Design for a modern, responsive, and intuitive UI.

✅ Efficient Backend Operations:

• RESTful APIs implemented with Spring Boot.
• CRUD operations managed using Spring Data JDBC with a MySQL database hosted on AWS RDS.

✅ Optimized Performance:

• Spring Boot Caching with Caffeine for faster response times.

✅ Cloud Deployment:

• Containerized application deployed to AWS App Runner for scalability and reliability.

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Tech Stack

Frontend

• React
• Ant Design

Backend

• Spring Boot
• Spring Security
• Spring Data JDBC
• OpenFeign (Twitch API integration)

Database

• MySQL (Hosted on AWS RDS)

Caching

• Caffeine

Deployment

• Docker
• AWS App Runner

How It Works

1. Search Twitch Resources:
   • Users can search for Twitch streams, videos, and clips using the intuitive search interface.
2. Personalized Recommendations:
   • The system analyzes your favorite collections and recommends similar resources based on game information.
3. User Authentication:
   • Secure login and registration ensure a personalized experience.
4. Efficient Backend:
   • RESTful APIs handle requests, and Spring Boot Caching ensures optimal performance.
5. Cloud Deployment:
   • The application is containerized and deployed on AWS App Runner for scalability and reliability.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java 17+
• Node.js 16+
• MySQL 8+
• Docker (optional)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/twitch-plus-plus.git  

2. Set up the backend:
   • Configure the application.properties file with your database and Twitch API credentials.
   • Run the Spring Boot application:

     ./mvnw spring-boot:run  

3. Set up the frontend:
   • Navigate to the frontend directory and install dependencies:

     npm install  

   • Start the React app:

     npm start  

4. Access the application at http://localhost:3000.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute, please:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature/bugfix.
3. Submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Why Twitch++?

Twitch++ is more than just a recommendation engine—it’s a gateway to discovering your next favorite Twitch content. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a hardcore gamer, Twitch++ ensures you never miss out on the action.