Weather App
Small weather app built as part of a front-end development assessment 🌦️
The Story
Born as a front-end technical challenge, this Weather APP evolved into an experiment in API orchestration. What started as a simple weather display turned into an exploration of how multiple weather data sources could work together to provide a richer experience, all while maintaining a clean, modern interface.
What Makes It Special
Instead of relying on a single data source, this app brings together three different weather APIs, each contributing its unique strengths. Combined with beautiful city imagery from Pexels, it transforms raw weather data into an engaging visual experience. While currently featuring three cities, it's architected for easy expansion into a fully dynamic, personalized weather companion. 🌤️
The Technical Craft
Core Features
- 🌍 Multi-API Integration: Comprehensive weather data from multiple trusted sources
- 🖼️ Rich Visuals: City-specific imagery powered by Pexels
- 🎨 Modern UI: Clean interface built with Next.js and Tailwind
- 📱 Responsive Design: Seamless experience across all devices
The Secret Sauce
Built using:
- Next.js for modern web capabilities
- Tailwind CSS for sleek, responsive styling
- OpenWeatherMap, WeatherAPI, and Open-Meteo for comprehensive weather data
- Pexels API for dynamic city imagery
Challenges & Solutions
The API Symphony 🎭
- Challenge: Harmonizing data from multiple weather services
- Solution: Created a unified data model that combines the best of each API
- Result: Rich, reliable weather information from diverse sources
The Performance Balance ⚖️
- Challenge: Managing multiple API calls efficiently
- Solution: Implemented strategic data fetching and caching
- Result: Smooth user experience despite complex data requirements
Future Horizons
- [ ] Geolocation support for local weather
- [ ] Persistent favorite cities via localStorage
- [ ] Dynamic city search functionality
- [ ] Extended forecast features
Getting Started
Launch your own instance:
Code
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git clone https://github.com/Okazakee/Weather-APP.git
cd Weather-APP
npm install
npm run dev