A simple currency converter implemented in Python using the forex-python library.
The Currency Converter is a Python program that allows users to convert amounts between different currencies using real-time exchange rates. It utilizes the forex-python library to fetch exchange rate data from reliable sources.
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Make sure you have Python installed on your system. You can download it from the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/
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Clone or download the repository to your local machine.
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Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the project directory.
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Install the required dependencies by running the following command:
pip install forex-python
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Once the installation is complete, you are ready to use the Currency Converter. Usage
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Open the terminal or command prompt and navigate to the project directory. Run the following command to start the program:
python currency_converter.py
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The program will prompt you to enter the amount you want to convert, the currency code to convert from, and the currency code to convert to. Please enter the required information as prompted.
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The program will fetch the latest exchange rate using the forex-python library and display the converted amount.
Contributions to the Currency Converter project are welcome. If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please submit an issue or a pull request. Ensure that you follow the guidelines outlined in the CONTRIBUTING.md file.
The Currency Converter project is licensed under the MIT License.
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