Currency Converter

This project is a simple currency conversion application built using React, Vite, Vitest and TailwindCSS. It allows users to convert amounts between EUR, USD, and JPY using real-time exchange rates.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

Node.js (preferably the latest LTS version)
npm or Yarn

Installation

Clone the repository and install its dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/nikolailehbrink/currency-converter
cd currency-converter
npm install

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root of your project and populate it with the necessary environment variables:

VITE_EXCHANGE_API_KEY=your_exchange_rate_api_key_here

Replace your_exchange_rate_api_key_here with your actual API key that you can obtain for free from https://www.exchangerate-api.com/.

Running the Project Locally

To start the development server, run the following command:

npm run dev

This command will start a local development server and open the application in your default web browser. The application will automatically reload if you make changes to any of the source files.

Building for Production

To build the application for production, use:

npm run build

This command will produce a dist/ directory with all the assets compiled and optimized for production use.

Running Tests

To execute the tests, run:

npm run test

This will run the test suite configured with Vitest.

Additional Scripts

npm run preview: Locally preview production build
npm run lint: Lint and fix files (if you have ESLint configured)

License

Specify the license under which your project is made available (e.g., MIT).