Overview
The Weather Dashboard is a responsive web application designed to provide users with complete and easily accessible weather information for any location. The dashboard features real-time data, an air quality indicator, a 5-day forecast, and a temperature trend chart, all with a focus on an intuitive and visually appealing user experience.
Objective
The main objective was to develop a digital solution that displays weather data dynamically, serving as a high-fidelity prototype and demonstrating the ability to build data-driven applications. The core goals were:
Display Weather
Present current and forecasted weather information clearly and concisely.
Integrate an API
Connect to a reliable weather API to fetch real-time data.
Visualize Data
Showcase data through cards and charts for better understanding.
Modern Design
Develop a modern, clean, and pleasant user interface.
Full Responsiveness
Ensure a seamless experience on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Demonstrate Skills
Serve as a portfolio piece to showcase API integration and front-end skills.
Challenges
API Rate Limits
Managing API calls to stay within the limits of the free tier of the chosen service.
Error Handling
Implementing robust error handling for failed API requests or incorrect data parsing.
Asynchronous Logic
Managing asynchronous JavaScript (async/await) to ensure data is fetched and displayed correctly without blocking the UI.
Dynamic Charting
Rendering and updating a chart with dynamic data received from the API.
State Management
Handling and persisting user data (like name) and fetched weather data across the application using `localStorage`.
Main Features
Real-Time Search
Allows users to search for weather information for any city in the world.
Complete Dashboard
Displays temperature, humidity, wind, pressure, and air quality.
5-Day Forecast
Provides a detailed forecast for the next five days in an interactive modal.
Temperature Chart
Visualizes the maximum and minimum temperature trends for the forecast period.
Sun & UV Information
Shows sunrise/sunset times and the current UV index with its risk level.
Personalization
Uses `localStorage` to save the user's name for a personalized greeting.
Custom Recommendations
Offers personalized advice based on the current weather conditions.
Responsive Design
A layout that fully adapts to different screen sizes and devices.
Project Screenshots
Technologies Used
| Technology | Usage |
|---|---|
| HTML5 | Semantic structure for the application. |
| CSS3 (Flex/Grid) | Responsive layout, modern styling, and a glassmorphism effect. |
| JavaScript (ES6+) | Core logic, API integration (fetch), and DOM manipulation. |
| WeatherAPI.com | External service used as the source for all weather data. |
| Chart.js | For client-side rendering of the temperature trend chart. |
| localStorage API | To persist user's name across sessions. |
| Font Awesome | Thematic and intuitive icons for the user interface. |
| Google Fonts | Clean and modern typography for better readability. |
Results
Functional Project
A complete and functional dashboard from login to data display.
Mobile-First
Fully accessible and optimized for any mobile device.
Intuitive UX
An intuitive interface that presents complex data in a simple way.
API Integration
Successful integration with a third-party API to fetch and display data.
Data Visualization
Effective data visualization through cards and a dynamic chart.
Adaptable
The code can be easily adapted to use other data sources or APIs.
My Role in the Project
I was responsible for the entire design and development lifecycle:
Design & UI/UX
Creation of the visual identity, layout, and user experience.
Frontend Development
Implementation of the responsive layout with HTML and CSS.
Programming & Logic
Complete JavaScript programming for all features and interactivity.
Testing & QA
Cross-browser and multi-device testing to ensure functionality.
Code Privacy
🔒 This project is a key part of my personal portfolio and was developed from scratch.
As it is an original and complete application, the source code is kept private to maintain its uniqueness.
If you have technical interest, I would be happy to explain its architecture and workings in detail during a call or interview.