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