Currency Converter App

This is a simple currency converter application built using React.js. It allows users to convert between different currencies using real-time exchange rates fetched from an API.

Live Demo: Currency Converter Demo

Features

• Convert from one currency to another
• Real-time exchange rates
• User-friendly interface

Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/github18122021/Currency_Converter.git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd react_currency_converter

3. Install dependencies using npm or yarn:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

4. Replace the placeholder YOUR_RAPIDAPI_KEY in App.js with your own RapidAPI key.

5. Start the development server on port 5173:

   PORT=5173 npm start
   # or
   PORT=5173 yarn start

6. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:5173 to view the application.

How to Use

1. Enter the amount you want to convert in either the "From" or "To" input field.
2. Select the currency you want to convert from in the dropdown menu.
3. Select the currency you want to convert to in the dropdown menu.
4. Click the "Convert" button.
5. The converted amount will be displayed in the corresponding input field.

Dependencies

• React.js: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Axios: A promise-based HTTP client for making requests to APIs.

APIs Used

• RapidAPI - Currency Converter Pro API
  • Used to fetch currency rates and currency list.