Needs Analysis and Concept Definition

To begin the project, we chose to create a website for a fictional cinema, which allowed us to clearly define the necessary functionalities and structure. We identified the main features of the site: presenting films on display, showtimes, online booking, and an administration interface to manage content and showtimes. This step served to formalize the internal specifications and guide the site's design.

Site Structure Organization

The site was divided into two main parts: Client side: public pages to view films, showtimes, and make bookings. Administration side: a secure interface for managing films, sessions, and bookings. A file tree was defined to organize the HTML, CSS, and PHP code in a clear and consistent manner.

PostgreSQL Database Design

We designed a database tailored for the cinema, including tables for: Films (title, synopsis, poster, genre, duration), Showtimes (date, time, room, capacity), Users and bookings. A conceptual schema was created to visualize the relationships between the tables and ensure data integrity.

Planning and Task Allocation

Each team member was assigned specific responsibilities: front-end development, back-end management, and database creation for each part. We used Microsoft Teams to coordinate our actions and track project progress.

Project Development

The second stage of the project involved the concrete development of the cinema website, based on the structure and database defined during the organization phase. This step allowed us to move from planning to actual production, with a particular focus on the interface and functionalities.

For my part, I was personally in charge of creating the client section, which includes:

• The pages accessible to users, presenting films and showtimes.
• The implementation of user sessions, allowing visitors to log in with a username and password, ensuring secure access to their bookings and personal account.
• Dynamic integration with the database to display up-to-date information and manage bookings in real time.

This approach allowed us to create an interactive and secure site, offering users a complete and personalized experience.

This project to develop a website for a fictional cinema allowed us to put all the skills acquired in web programming and database management into practice. From the planning phase with the drafting of the specifications and the database design, to the concrete realization of the site, each step strengthened our ability to structure, develop, and organize a project as a team. I personally contributed to the client section, by developing the user pages and implementing a secure session system with a login and password. The site thus allows users to view films, book showtimes, and manage their account in a dynamic and secure way. This project was also an opportunity to work collaboratively using tools like Microsoft Teams, to follow a rigorous methodology, and to respect coding and design conventions, all while guaranteeing a functional and coherent result. In summary, this project was a complete experience combining technical skills, organization, and collaborative work, and constitutes a first concrete example of professional web development.