🌤️ WeatherAppProject: Java-Based Real-Time Weather & Forecast App

🚀 Overview

The WeatherAppProject is a Java-based application that provides real-time weather updates and multi-day forecasts. It fetches data from the OpenWeather API and displays key weather parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and conditions. The application features an intuitive Swing-based GUI for a seamless user experience.

🛠 Technologies Used

• Java (JDK 8+) - Core programming language
• Swing - GUI framework for desktop applications
• OpenWeather API - For fetching weather data
• Gson - JSON parsing library

📌 Features

• Current Weather & Multi-Day Forecast - Retrieve real-time weather data and forecasts.
• Unit Preferences - Switch between metric (°C, m/s) and imperial (°F, mph) units.
• Weather Alerts - Get notifications for high and low temperature thresholds.
• Persistent Settings - User preferences (units and notifications) are saved for future sessions.

🔧 Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Java JDK 8 or higher installed.

Setup & Execution

Step 1: Compile the Code

On Windows:

javac -cp "lib\gson-2.11.0.jar" -d bin src\*.java

On Linux/macOS:

javac -cp "lib/gson-2.11.0.jar" -d bin src/*.java

Step 2: Run the Application

On Windows:

java -cp "bin;lib\gson-2.11.0.jar" WeatherSwingApp

On Linux/macOS:

java -cp "bin:lib/gson-2.11.0.jar" WeatherSwingApp

🎨 UI Preview

⚙️ Usage

• Check Current Weather - Enter a city name and view weather conditions instantly.
• Get Forecast - Select a city and number of days to receive weather predictions.
• Set Preferences - Adjust units (Celsius/Fahrenheit) and enable/disable weather alerts.

💡 Future Enhancements

• Add Animated Weather Icons ☀️🌧️
• Improve GUI Design with modern themes 🎨
• Introduce Voice Commands for hands-free interaction 🎙️
• Implement Dark Mode for better UI experience 🌙

🔍 Troubleshooting

• Ensure the gson-2.11.0.jar file is inside the lib folder.
• Check your API key settings in WeatherAPIManager.
• Use correct path separators (; for Windows, : for Linux/macOS) when specifying the classpath.

🤝 Contributing

Pull requests and issues are welcome! Feel free to improve the app or report bugs.

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