From bb4d096def1b2ab48243e66d76a80d08885188e9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Naba Yousuf Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:15:16 +0500 Subject: [PATCH] added reademe.md --- readme.md | 197 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 197 insertions(+) create mode 100644 readme.md diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4405c7d --- /dev/null +++ b/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,197 @@ +# 🌦 Weather Dashboard + +A beautiful, feature-rich weather dashboard built with Flask that provides real-time weather information, forecasts, air quality data, and interactive visualizations. + +![Weather Dashboard](https://img.shields.io/badge/Flask-2.0+-blue.svg) +![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3.8+-green.svg) +![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg) + +## ✨ Features + +- **Real-time Weather Data**: Get current weather conditions for any city worldwide +- **5-Day Forecast**: View detailed 3-hour interval forecasts +- **Air Quality Index**: Monitor air pollution levels including PM2.5, PM10, and O₃ +- **Interactive Map**: Visualize city location with Leaflet.js integration +- **Temperature Charts**: Graphical representation of temperature and humidity trends +- **Unit Conversion**: Toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit +- **Search History**: Quick access to recently searched cities +- **Dynamic Backgrounds**: Background colors change based on weather conditions +- **Responsive Design**: Mobile-friendly interface with Bootstrap 5 +- **Sunrise/Sunset Times**: View local sunrise and sunset with countdown timers +- **Weather Details**: Comprehensive metrics including feels-like temperature, wind speed, pressure, visibility, and dew point + +## 🚀 Technologies Used + +### Backend +- **Flask**: Python web framework +- **OpenWeatherMap API**: Weather data provider +- **Python Requests**: HTTP library for API calls + +### Frontend +- **Bootstrap 5**: Responsive UI framework +- **Chart.js**: Interactive charts and graphs +- **Leaflet.js**: Interactive maps +- **Vanilla JavaScript**: Dynamic functionality + +## 📋 Prerequisites + +Before running this project, ensure you have: + +- Python 3.8 or higher +- pip (Python package installer) +- OpenWeatherMap API key (free tier available) + +## 🔧 Installation + +1. **Clone the repository** + ```bash + git clone https://github.com/yourusername/weather-dashboard.git + cd weather-dashboard + ``` + +2. **Create a virtual environment** (recommended) + ```bash + python -m venv venv + source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate + ``` + +3. **Install dependencies** + ```bash + pip install flask requests + ``` + +4. **Get your API key** + - Sign up at [OpenWeatherMap](https://openweathermap.org/api) + - Generate a free API key + - Replace the API key in the Python file: + ```python + API_KEY = "your_api_key_here" + ``` + +5. **Set up project structure** + ``` + weather-dashboard/ + ├── app.py + ├── templates/ + │ └── dashboard.html + ├── static/ + │ ├── css/ + │ │ └── style.css + │ └── js/ + │ └── main.js + └── README.md + ``` + +## 🎯 Usage + +1. **Start the Flask server** + ```bash + python app.py + ``` + +2. **Open your browser** + Navigate to `http://127.0.0.1:5000/` + +3. **Search for weather** + - Enter a city name in the search bar + - Click "Search" or press Enter + - View comprehensive weather data and forecasts + +4. **Additional features** + - Click recent searches to quickly reload cities + - Toggle between °C and °F using the unit buttons + - Click refresh to update current city data + - Explore the interactive map and charts + +## 🌟 Key Components + +### Weather Data +- Current temperature, feels-like temperature +- Min/max temperatures +- Humidity and pressure +- Wind speed and direction +- Visibility and dew point +- Sunrise and sunset times + +### Air Quality Monitoring +- Air Quality Index (AQI) with descriptions +- PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter +- Ozone (O₃) levels + +### Visual Features +- Dynamic background colors based on weather +- Temperature and humidity trend charts +- Interactive city location map +- Responsive masonry grid layout + +## 🤝 Contributing + +Contributions are welcome! This project is part of Hacktoberfest. Here's how you can contribute: + +1. Fork the repository +2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature/improvement`) +3. Make your changes +4. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Add new feature'`) +5. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/improvement`) +6. Create a Pull Request + +### Contribution Ideas +- Add more weather metrics +- Implement weather alerts +- Add multi-language support +- Improve UI/UX design +- Add weather comparison between cities +- Implement geolocation for automatic city detection +- Add historical weather data +- Create dark mode toggle + +## 📝 API Endpoints Used + +- **Current Weather**: `/data/2.5/weather` +- **5-Day Forecast**: `/data/2.5/forecast` +- **Air Pollution**: `/data/2.5/air_pollution` +- **One Call API**: `/data/2.5/onecall` (for dew point) + +## 🐛 Known Issues + +- Search history uses localStorage (browser-specific) +- OneCall API endpoint may require separate subscription +- Forecast is only available for city searches, not coordinates + +## 📄 License + +This project is open source and available under the MIT License. + +## 👨‍💻 Developer + +**Vishakha Sarode** + +Built with ❤️ using Flask, OpenWeatherMap API, Chart.js & Leaflet.js + +## 👨‍💻 Documentation +This README was created by **[Naba Yousuf](https://github.com/nabayousuf27)** + + + John Smith + + +## 🙏 Acknowledgments + +- [OpenWeatherMap](https://openweathermap.org/) for the weather API +- [Bootstrap](https://getbootstrap.com/) for the UI framework +- [Chart.js](https://www.chartjs.org/) for visualization +- [Leaflet.js](https://leafletjs.com/) for maps +- The open-source community + +## 📞 Support + +If you encounter any issues or have questions: +- Open an issue on GitHub +- Check existing issues for solutions +- Contribute to discussions + +--- + +⭐ Star this repository if you find it helpful! + +**Happy Hacktoberfest! 🎃** \ No newline at end of file