Random Anime App

Overview

AnimePicker is a lightweight desktop application built with Java that enables users to discover random anime titles from the extensive MyAnimeList database through the Jikan API. The application features a user authentication system and an intuitive graphical interface designed to provide a seamless anime discovery experience.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login system utilizing the DummyJSON Users API
• Anime Discovery: Random anime generator with detailed information display
• Responsive UI: Clean, intuitive interface built with Java Swing
• API Integration: Seamless connection with Jikan API for anime data retrieval

Installation

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 11 or higher
• Internet connection for API functionality

Usage

1. Launch the application
2. Log in using the following credentials:
   • Username: emilys
   • Password: emilyspass
3. Click the "Random Anime" button to fetch and display a new anime title
4. View details about the selected anime

Note: Additional test credentials can be found at DummyJSON Users API

Technical Architecture

AnimePicker is built using the following technologies:

• Java: Core programming language
• Swing: GUI framework for the user interface
• HttpClient: For making API requests
• Jackson: JSON parsing library for handling API responses

Project Structure

src/
├── main/
│   └── java/
│       └── org/animepicker/
│           ├── ui/
│           │   ├── LoginFrame.java
│           │   └── AnimeFrame.java
│           ├── service/
│           │   ├── AuthService.java
│           │   └── AnimeService.java
│           ├── model/
│           │   ├── User.java
│           │   └── Anime.java
│           └── Main.java
└── resources/
    └── images/
        ├── logo.png
        └── background.jpg

API Integration

AnimePicker integrates with two primary APIs:

1. Jikan API - An unofficial MyAnimeList API

   • Endpoint: https://api.jikan.moe/v4/random/anime
   • Used for retrieving random anime information

2. DummyJSON - A fake REST API for testing

   • Endpoint: https://dummyjson.com/users
   • Used for simulating user authentication

Development

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Acknowledgements

• Jikan API for providing anime data
• DummyJSON for the test user authentication
• MyAnimeList as the source of anime information