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https://github.com/abtaaahi/locast
Location & Forecast
https://github.com/abtaaahi/locast
glide java openweathermap-api volley
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Location & Forecast
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/abtaaahi/locast
- Owner: abtaaahi
- Created: 2024-03-09T19:10:34.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-14T11:24:44.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-09-14T21:45:41.176Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: glide, java, openweathermap-api, volley
- Language: Java
- Homepage:
- Size: 1.67 MB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# LoCast - Location & Forecast
LoCast is an Android application that provides users with real-time
weather updates for their current location and any other desired
location they choose. LoCast a name that combines “location” and
“forecast” to highlight the app’s GPS feature. Utilizing the web-based
API like OpenWeatherMap and the phone's built-in GPS sensor, LoCast
delivers accurate and relevant weather information, empowering
users to make informed decisions about their daily activities.
This project employs a user-centric approach to deliver real-time
weather information. The development for the IoT-based location
weather app encompasses a systematic approach covering project
planning, research, design, development, testing, deployment, and
iteration. The methodology leverages a combination of location based services and user interaction to provide hyper-localized
weather data. The application utilizes GPS sensors for initial location
acquisition, while a search bar and Bangla language support cater to
user-specified locations. Fingerprint authentication offers a secure
option. Data retrieval is facilitated by the Open Weather API, ensuring
access to reliable weather information. Finally, the app integrates a
real-time date and clock for seamless timekeeping alongside weather
updates.
## Demo Video
[](https://youtu.be/sgexZ-4dxT8?si=CIywpdbzGD-eGAcq)
## API Reference
References:
OpenWeather API: https://openweathermap.org/
#### HTTP Request
```
implementation ("com.android.volley:volley:1.2.0")
```
#### Get item
```
String apiKey = "abcdef"; // OpenWeatherMap API key
String apiUrl = "https://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather?lat=" + latitude + "&lon=" + longitude + "&appid=" + apiKey + "&units=metric";
JsonObjectRequest jsonObjectRequest = new JsonObjectRequest
(Request.Method.GET, apiUrl, null, new Response.Listener() {
@Override
public void onResponse(JSONObject response) {
try {
// Parse weather data
JSONObject main = response.getJSONObject("main");
double temperature = main.getDouble("temp");
JSONArray weatherArray = response.getJSONArray("weather");
JSONObject weatherObject = weatherArray.getJSONObject(0);
String description = weatherObject.getString("description");
} catch (JSONException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
errorHandling();
locationTextView.setText("Check your Internet Connection!");
}
}
}, new Response.ErrorListener() {
@Override
public void onErrorResponse(VolleyError error) {
error.printStackTrace();
errorHandling();
locationTextView.setText("Check your Internet Connection!");
}
});
// Add the request to the RequestQueue
RequestQueue queue = Volley.newRequestQueue(this);
queue.add(jsonObjectRequest);
```
## Features
- Splash Screen
- Search Bar
- Voice Search
- Cross platform
- Fingerprint Authentication
- GPS Sensor
- Open Weather API
- Realtime Date and Clock
- Bangla Search Support
## Tech Stack
**Development Environment:** Android Studio
**Programming Language:** Java
**API Integration:** OpenWeatherMap
**Location Services** GPS Sensor
**User Interface Design:** Material Design Principles
**Testing:** Unit Testing, Integration Testing, User Testing