Weather Detector Documentation

Introduction

Welcome to the Weather Detector project! This web application is built using Django, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to provide users with real-time weather information for any city around the world.

Features

City Search: Users can search for the weather of any city by entering its name in the search bar.

Real-time Weather Data: The app fetches real-time weather data using a third-party API, ensuring that users get the latest and most accurate information.

Responsive Design: The application is designed to be responsive, providing a seamless experience across various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Installation

To run the Weather App locally, follow these steps:

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/weather-app.git

Navigate to the Project Directory:

cd weather-app

Install Dependencies:

pip install django

Configure API Key:

Obtain a free API key from a weather data provider (e.g., OpenWeatherMap). Copy the API key to the settings.py file in the weather app.

Run Migrations:

python manage.py migrate

Run the Development Server:

python manage.py runserver

Visit the Application:

Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to access the Weather App.

Configuration

API Key:

Obtain a free API key from a weather data provider (e.g., OpenWeatherMap). Update the WEATHER_API_KEY variable in the settings.py file with your API key.

Technologies Used

Django: The web framework used for the backend development. HTML, CSS, JavaScript: Frontend technologies for creating an interactive user interface. Third-party Weather API: Used to fetch real-time weather data.

Contribution 🚀

We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute to this project, follow these steps:

Fork the Repository:
- Click on the "Fork" button at the top right corner of the repository page.
Clone Your Fork:
- Clone the repository from your GitHub account to your local machine.
```
git clone https://github.com/your-username/Weather-Detector.git
```
Create a Branch:
- Create a new branch for your contribution.
```
git checkout -b feature-branch
```
Make Changes:
- Make your desired changes to the HTML and CSS files.
Commit Changes:
- Commit your changes with a descriptive commit message.
```
git commit -m "Add feature or fix"
```
Push Changes:
- Push your changes to your fork on GitHub.
```
git push origin feature-branch
```
Create a Pull Request:
- Open a Pull Request (PR) on the original repository.
- Provide a clear title and description for your PR.
Review and Merge:
- The maintainers will review your PR and may request changes.
- Once approved, your changes will be merged into the main branch.

Syncing with Upstream 🔄

If the original repository has been updated, sync your fork to include the latest changes:

Add Upstream Remote:

Add the upstream repository as a remote.

git remote add upstream https://github.com/original-username/Weather-Detector.git

Fetch Upstream Changes:
- Fetch the changes from the upstream repository.
```
git fetch upstream
```
Merge Upstream Changes:
- Merge the changes from the upstream repository into your local branch.
```
git merge upstream/main
```
Push Changes to Your Fork:
- Push the updated changes to your fork on GitHub.
```
git push origin main
```