Build and Deploy a Modern YouTube Clone Application in React JS with Material UI 5 | RapidAPI
JavaScript Mastery
141 min, 39 sec
Detailed walkthrough to build and deploy a YouTube clone application using React.js, Material-UI, and RapidAPI.
Summary
- Create a YouTube clone with React.js featuring a new video section, custom categories, responsive design, channel pages, and video playback.
- Utilize Material UI version 5 for UI components and React functional components for reusability.
- Fetch data using RapidAPI and test API calls directly in Visual Studio Code using RapidAPI extension.
- Implement search functionality to find videos and channels, and video detail pages to play videos and see related content.
- Deploy the application using Netlify and address potential deployment issues.
Chapter 1
![Introduction to the YouTube clone project, outlining the features and technologies used.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMDIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--a8dac55bc48513c1cbe9091368ad44a4a8ed955b/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_54.jpg)
Introduction to the YouTube clone project, outlining the features and technologies used.
- Build a YouTube clone with React.js, utilizing the latest Material UI and RapidAPI.
- The application will have a new video section, custom categories, responsive channel and video cards, channel pages, and video playback functionality.
- The project aims to provide knowledge to build any website using APIs.
![Introduction to the YouTube clone project, outlining the features and technologies used.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMDIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--a8dac55bc48513c1cbe9091368ad44a4a8ed955b/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_54.jpg)
Chapter 2
![Setting up the React application and installing required dependencies.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMDQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--2d408ec78b0b55b11dd332a2df522538df0ed2ac/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_228.jpg)
Setting up the React application and installing required dependencies.
- Initialize a new React application and install necessary dependencies including Material UI and React Router DOM.
- Configure Visual Studio Code with the RapidAPI extension for testing APIs.
- Outline the importance of API usage in modern web development.
![Setting up the React application and installing required dependencies.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMDQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--2d408ec78b0b55b11dd332a2df522538df0ed2ac/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_228.jpg)
Chapter 3
![Introduction to the YouTube API provided by RapidAPI and setting up API keys.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMDYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--0004eb4f5e5be0ca10002cd676226bfdc6e075f6/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_387.jpg)
Introduction to the YouTube API provided by RapidAPI and setting up API keys.
- Explore the YouTube version 3 API on RapidAPI Hub and understand its endpoints.
- Sign up for RapidAPI to gain access to the YouTube API and other APIs available.
- Set up the API key and host for making API calls.
![Introduction to the YouTube API provided by RapidAPI and setting up API keys.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMDYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--0004eb4f5e5be0ca10002cd676226bfdc6e075f6/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_387.jpg)
Chapter 4
![Organizing the file and folder structure for the YouTube clone project.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMDgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--512707027ff250502f6756706a97032920d24fc3/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_513.jpg)
Organizing the file and folder structure for the YouTube clone project.
- Create a clean file and folder structure by removing unnecessary files and creating new ones from scratch.
- Discuss the importance of a proper file and folder structure in maintaining clean code.
![Organizing the file and folder structure for the YouTube clone project.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMDgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--512707027ff250502f6756706a97032920d24fc3/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_513.jpg)
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
![Creating the Feed component to display videos and channel details.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMTIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--5096a880a0e4d802486d21e9112d2541e7711de9/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_1069.jpg)
Creating the Feed component to display videos and channel details.
- Use Material UI components to create the layout for the Feed.
- Fetch video data from the RapidAPI YouTube API and render it in the Feed.
- Create a reusable Sidebar component to display different categories.
![Creating the Feed component to display videos and channel details.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMTIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--5096a880a0e4d802486d21e9112d2541e7711de9/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_1069.jpg)
Chapter 7
![Creating VideoCard and ChannelCard components to display individual items.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMTQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--e9b912a4dbfb59ac30633dcab7de5dce8152cb9a/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_1379.jpg)
Creating VideoCard and ChannelCard components to display individual items.
- Design VideoCard and ChannelCard components to show video thumbnails, channel details, and other information.
- Fetch and display data for each card using the RapidAPI YouTube API.
![Creating VideoCard and ChannelCard components to display individual items.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMTQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--e9b912a4dbfb59ac30633dcab7de5dce8152cb9a/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_1379.jpg)
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
![Setting up the Channel Detail page to show specific channel information and videos.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMTgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--8303abd743ed34cf97d540e864787f3d5eae896e/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_1706.jpg)
Setting up the Channel Detail page to show specific channel information and videos.
- Fetch channel-specific data using the RapidAPI YouTube API to display on the Channel Detail page.
- Reuse the ChannelCard component on the Channel Detail page for displaying profile information.
- Implement a layout to show the channel's videos using the Videos component.
![Setting up the Channel Detail page to show specific channel information and videos.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMTgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--8303abd743ed34cf97d540e864787f3d5eae896e/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_1706.jpg)
Chapter 10
![Implementing the search functionality within the YouTube clone application.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMjAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--a536b3c9c27d322dfd733144f29f2acd8398ddf5/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_1886.jpg)
Implementing the search functionality within the YouTube clone application.
- Build the Search component to handle user queries and display search results.
- Utilize the RapidAPI YouTube API to fetch search results and render them using the Videos component.
![Implementing the search functionality within the YouTube clone application.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMjAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--a536b3c9c27d322dfd733144f29f2acd8398ddf5/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_1886.jpg)
Chapter 11
![Creating the layout and functionality for the Video Detail page.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMjIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--5fd06af0703e73ea4624bae20eeee673413d056d/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_2048.jpg)
Creating the layout and functionality for the Video Detail page.
- Set up the Video Detail page to play selected videos and show related content.
- Fetch video details and related videos using the RapidAPI YouTube API.
- Use React Player to embed YouTube videos within the application.
![Creating the layout and functionality for the Video Detail page.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMjIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--5fd06af0703e73ea4624bae20eeee673413d056d/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_2048.jpg)
Chapter 12
![Deploying the YouTube clone application to Netlify.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMjQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d9a237805e7181d3c7d7fd14e57fa5557e598540/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_2212.jpg)
Deploying the YouTube clone application to Netlify.
- Create a build for the React application and deploy it using Netlify's drag-and-drop feature.
- Address deployment issues and ensure the application is accessible online.
- Discuss alternative hosting solutions for professional deployments, such as Hostinger.
![Deploying the YouTube clone application to Netlify.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzkxMjQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d9a237805e7181d3c7d7fd14e57fa5557e598540/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/2445_2212.jpg)