Flask Weather Application

Welcome to the Flask Weather Application! This application allows users to retrieve weather information for a specific city using the OpenWeatherMap API and store the searched cities in a MongoDB database.

Features

• Weather Information: Users can search for weather information for a specific city, including temperature (in Celsius), description, and weather icon.
• City Database: Searched cities are stored in a MongoDB database to prevent redundant queries.
• Error Handling: The application provides error handling for invalid city names and existing cities in the database.
• User Interface: Simple and intuitive user interface built using Flask and HTML templates.

Installation

To run the application locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Clone this GitHub repository to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/flask-weather-app.git
   

2. Install Dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and install the required dependencies using pip:

   cd flask-weather-app
   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Set Up MongoDB: Ensure that you have MongoDB installed and running on your local machine. Update the MongoDB connection string (mongodb://localhost:27017/) in the app.py file if necessary.

4. Run the Flask Application: Start the Flask server by running the following command:

   python app.py
   

5. Access the Application: Once the server is running, access the application in your web browser at http://localhost:5000/.

Usage

1. Search for Weather: Enter the name of the city you want to search for in the input field and click the "Search" button.
2. View Weather Information: Weather information for the specified city will be displayed, including temperature, description, and weather icon.
3. Error Handling: If the city is not found or already exists in the database, appropriate error messages will be displayed.

Contributing

Contributions to improve and enhance the application are welcome! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and ensure that the code follows the project's style and conventions.
4. Test your changes thoroughly.
5. Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the application, please feel free to open an issue. We'll do our best to assist you.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.