Movies-TCA

This project explores the concepts behind "The Composable Architecture" (TCA) using The Movie Database (TMDB) API. The focus is on building a modular and predictable application architecture for iOS development.

The Composable Architecture (TCA)

The Composable Architecture is a unidirectional and state management framework for iOS development. It emphasizes building applications from small, reusable, and testable pieces. TCA applications are built around a central state type, an action type that describes user interactions and events, and a reducer function that updates the state based on dispatched actions. This architecture promotes modularity, maintainability, and easier testing of your application logic.

This project is constantly updated to stay compatible with the latest releases of TCA.

Getting Started

Prerequisites:

• macOS with Xcode 14 or later
• Basic understanding of Swift development
• Familiarity with The Composable Architecture framework

Running the App:

1. Clone the repository using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/telemtobi/Movies-TCA.git

2. Open the Movies-TCA.xcodeproj file in Xcode.

3. (Optional) Configure your TMDB API access token in Release.xcconfig.
   You can get an API access token by creating a free account on TMDB.

4. Build and run the app on your desired iOS device or simulator.

Project Structure

The project is organized with a focus on modularity and separation of concerns:

• App: Contains the main application entry point (MoviesApp.swift).
  
  
• Models: Contains data models representing movie information.
  
  
• Navigators: Dedicated TCA features for handling navigation actions. This keeps each module's features isolated from navigation concerns.
  
  
• Modules: Houses individual TCA features representing specific parts of the application. Each module encapsulates its own state, actions, and reducer.
  
  
• Networking: Handles network requests and API interactions with TMDB. Consider referring to the companion package, Flux, for more details on networking implementation and usage.
  
  
• Support: Configuration files, localization resources, and other supporting assets.
  
  
• Utility: Contains constants, custom dependencies, extensions, modifiers, protocols, and UI component styles.
  
  
• Views: Reusable SwiftUI views that represent the application's user interface.
  
  

Note: This project is intended for educational purposes and demonstrates the usage of TCA. It might not be feature-complete and may require further development for a production-ready application.