Currency Converter App

A simple web application built with React to convert between different currencies using real-time exchange rates.

Features

• Currency Conversion: Convert from one currency to another.
• Exchange Rate Display: View exchange rates for various currencies.
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for a seamless user experience.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to get a local copy of the project up and running on your machine.

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.
• Git for version control.

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Change into the project directory.

   cd currency-converter-app

3. Install dependencies.

   npm install

Usage

1. Start the development server.

   npm run dev

2. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173.

3. Select the source and target currencies, enter the amount, and see the conversion result.

API Key

This application uses the FastForex API to fetch exchange rates. The API key included in the code is temporary and provided for demonstration purposes. For long-term use or deployment, it's recommended to obtain your own API key from FastForex.

Note

The provided API key is valid for one week. After that period, you'll need to replace it with your own key.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for improvements or find any issues, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Acknowledgments

• This project was inspired by the need for a simple and effective currency converter.
• Special thanks to FastForex for providing the exchange rate API.