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Helios ☀️☔️☁️

Welcome to Helios! This application brings you real-time weather updates from around the globe, delivering accurate and up-to-date information using the OpenWeatherMap API. The app is crafted with a strong emphasis on design, taking inspiration from the sleek and intuitive layout of the iPhone/iPad Weather app. It's built using React.js with Vite as the build tool and styled with the finesse of Tailwind CSS for a visually appealing and fully responsive experience.

Demo/Preview

weather-demo.mp4

Features

  • Live Weather Insights: Stay informed with the latest weather data for any location you desire.
  • Seamless Responsiveness: Experience the app's elegant design across a range of devices, from desktops to tablets and smartphones.
  • Intuitive Interface: The user interface reflects a user-centric design approach, allowing effortless navigation and effortless retrieval of essential weather information.

Technologies Used

  • React JS: Leveraging the power of this dynamic JavaScript library, the app's components are modular and efficient, ensuring an optimal user experience.
  • Redux/Redux-Toolkit: Managing the applications State using a State Management System.
  • Vite: The agile build tool enables swift development by managing the project's build process for both development and production environments.
  • Tailwind CSS: With its utility-first approach, Tailwind CSS enables rapid and appealing UI development, contributing to the app's polished design.
  • Framer Motion: An animation library for react with smooth and beautiful animations.
  • OpenWeatherMap API: The app fetches real-time weather data from this API, ensuring the latest and most accurate weather information is at your fingertips.

Getting Started

  1. Clone the repository: Begin by cloning this repository to your local machine using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/devham236/weather-app.git
  1. Navigate to the directory: Navigate to the project directory:
cd weather-forecast-app
  1. Install Dependencies: Using npm or yarn:
npm install
# or
yarn add
  1. API Key Setup: To retrieve weather data from the OpenWeatherMap API, you'll need to create an account. Create a .env file in the project root directory and insert your API key:
OPEN_WEATHER_MAP_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
  1. Run the Development Server: Initiate the development server using the following command:
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
  1. Launch in Browser: The app should now be accessible locally. Open your web browser and navigate to your localhost to explore the Weather Forecast App.

Improvements and Feedback

Should there be some bugs you encounter, please feel free to submit an issue using the issues tab above. If you have ideas for new features, improvements, or any idea of modifying the project, i would encourage you to clone and rename this project to use for your own purposes. Your input is valuable and deeply appreciated.

Happy Coding 🚀

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