/moonpig_weather_app

Primary LanguageHTML

Moonpig Weather App

Introduction

This was completed as part of a coding test for Moongpig.

Prerequisites

Please ensure you have the following installed on your laptop locally before running the project.

  • Python 3.11 installed on your local machine.
  • Pipenv installed. You can install it using pip: pip install pipenv.
  • An API key from WeatherAPI.com. You will need to sign up for an account and obtain your API key.

Installation

Follow these steps to set up and run the Moonpig Weather App locally:

  1. Get an API Key:

    • Visit WeatherAPI.com and sign up for an account if you don't already have one.
    • Log in to your account and obtain an API key. You will need this key to access weather data.

  2. Create a .env File:

    • In the root directory of the project, create a file named .env.
    • Open the .env file using a text editor and add the following line, replacing your_api_key with the API key you obtained from WeatherAPI.com: 
      API_KEY=your_api_key

  3. Install Dependencies:

    • Open your terminal and navigate to the project's root directory.
    • Run the following command to install the project's dependencies using Pipenv: 
      pipenv install

  4. Run the App:

    • After the installation is complete, you can now run the Moonpig Weather App with the following command: 
      python app.py

Usage

Once the app is running, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000. You will be presented with a simple web interface that allows you to enter a city or postcode and retrieve weather information.