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# Weather App
This is a simple weather application that allows users to view current weather data for a specified location. The app is built using React and TypeScript, and it fetches weather data from an external API.
> For that we use the OpenWeatherMap API. You can get your own API key by signing up at [OpenWeatherMap](https://openweathermap.org/api).
## Features
- Search for weather by city name
- Display current weather conditions including temperature, humidity, and wind speed
- Responsive design for mobile and desktop views
- Change API key preferences
- Display weather data in a user-friendly format
## Installation
### Prerequisites
To install and run this application, you need the following tools:
- Git (for cloning the repository)
**and**
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- npm (Node Package Manager)
**or**
- Docker (for running the app in a container)
### 1st step - Get the source code
**You can either clone the repository or download the latest release. Keep in mind that the cloned version may contain bugs.**
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://git.the1s.de/theis.gaedigk/weather-app.git
```
**or**
1. Download the latest release from the [releases page](https://git.the1s.de/theis.gaedigk/weather-app/releases/latest).
2. Unzip the downloaded file to your desired location.
#### 2nd step - Using Node.js and npm
1. Navigate to the frontend project directory:
```bash
cd weather-app/frontend
```
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
3. Start the development server:
```bash
npm run dev
```
4. Open your browser and go to `http://localhost:7002` to view the app.
**Note:** There is also a backend server directory, which is currently not in use. - You can ignore it for now.
**or**
#### 2nd step - Using Docker
1. Navigate to the root path project directory:
```bash
cd weather-app
```
2. Run in a Docker container:
```bash
docker compose up -d --build
```
3. Open your browser and go to `http://localhost:7002` to view the app.
**Note:** There is also a backend server directory, which is currently not in use. - You can ignore it for now.
## Usage
1. Get an API key from [OpenWeatherMap](https://openweathermap.org/api).
2. Click on the "Set API Key" button in the header to enter your API key.
3. Enter a city name in the search bar and press Enter or click the "Get Weather" button.
**Now you can view the current weather data for the specified city!**
# Other Information
## Technologies Used
- React
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- OpenWeatherMap API
- Vite
## Version
**v1.0.1-local**