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+# PhotoGallery
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+PhotoGallery
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+A responsive and dynamic photo gallery web application built with Spring Boot and Thymeleaf, featuring a modern masonry-style layout for images of varying sizes. This application is optimized for performance and usability, providing a smooth experience on both desktop and mobile devices.
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+Features
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+Masonry Grid Layout: Automatically arranges images of different sizes in an aesthetically pleasing masonry-style grid.
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+Lazy Loading: Images load as you scroll for faster initial load times and better performance.
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+Fullscreen Modal Viewer: Click an image to view it in fullscreen with previous/next navigation.
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+Responsive Design: Fully mobile-friendly using Bootstrap 5.
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+Dynamic Image Loading: Supports adding new images dynamically from the backend without changing frontend code.
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+Hover Effects: Smooth zoom and shadow effects for a modern look.
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+Technologies Used
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+Backend: Spring Boot, Java, Thymeleaf
+Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript
+Database: H2 / MySQL (via Spring Data JPA)
+Build Tool: Maven
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