Global Weather

This project provides a comprehensive weather forecasting application that allows users to get current weather information and forecasts for different locations around the globe.

Setup and Run the Project Locally

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/itsleonbro/global-weather.git
   cd global-weather

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your OpenWeatherMap API key:

   VITE_OPENWEATHER_API_KEY=openweather_api_key

Running the Project

1. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

2. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173 to view the application.

Libraries and Tools Used

• React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces
• React Leaflet: React components for Leaflet maps
• Leaflet: JavaScript library for interactive maps
• Axios: HTTP client for making API requests
• OpenWeatherMap API: Used to fetch weather data

Assumptions

• Users have an internet connection to load map tiles and fetch weather data