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https://github.com/florian-catalin-elisei/currency-converter
This app uses the Forex Convertor API and Rest Countries API to create a straightforward currency converter. Users can input an amount in one currency and convert it to another, while also getting information about countries that use the target currency.
https://github.com/florian-catalin-elisei/currency-converter
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This app uses the Forex Convertor API and Rest Countries API to create a straightforward currency converter. Users can input an amount in one currency and convert it to another, while also getting information about countries that use the target currency.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/florian-catalin-elisei/currency-converter
- Owner: florian-catalin-elisei
- Created: 2024-01-02T16:06:17.000Z (12 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-02-15T10:29:49.000Z (10 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-02-15T11:35:04.994Z (10 months ago)
- Topics: axios, dotenv, javascript
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 7.81 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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# Currency Converter
This application provides a simple currency converter using the Forex Convertor API and Rest Countries API. It allows users to convert a specified amount from one currency to another and provides information about countries that use the target currency.
## Installation
Install my project with npm
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/florian-catalin-elisei/currency-converter.git
```2. Navigate to the project directory:
```bash
cd currency-converter
```3. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```4. Start the development server:
```bash
npm start
```## Environment Variables
To run this project, you will need to add the following environment variables to your .env file
`EXCHANGE_RATE_API_KEY`
API key for the Exchange Rate API. Obtain one by signing up at [Forex Convertor API](https://rapidapi.com/deelerb-LJ92rVR1-mf/api/forex-convertor/)