Domain: Coding

Difficulty: Difficult

Description:
The project has two nearly identical search components:

• src/components/searchComponent.tsx (for actors)
• src/components/compare/searchComponent.tsx (for movies)

These share 90% of the same logic but are separate files. This creates a maintenance burden and inconsistency. Refactor to:

• Create a generic <GenericSearch /> component that accepts configurable props
• Remove code duplication
• Support both actor and production searches
• Maintain all existing functionality
• Update all pages using these components to use the new generic component

Expected Outcome:

• Single reusable search component
• Reduced code duplication
• Easier maintenance
• All pages are still functional
• All existing features preserved

Setup Steps:

1. Create new generic component: src/components/search/generic-search.tsx.
2. Analyze both existing components to identify differences
3. Create configurable interfaces for different search types
4. Update src/components/searchComponent.tsx to use the new generic component
5. Update src/components/compare/searchComponent.tsx to use the new generic component
6. Test on /actors and /compare pages
7. Verify all search functionality works