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# Currency Converter App

A simple and user-friendly currency converter app built with React.js. It uses the Exchange Rates API to fetch the latest exchange rates and allows users to convert between different currencies.

![App Screenshot](screenshot.png)

## Table of Contents

- [Features](#features)
- [Technologies Used](#technologies-used)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [API Reference](#api-reference)
- [Acknowledgements](#acknowledgements)

## Features

- Simple and easy-to-use interface
- Real-time currency conversion
- Supports multiple currencies
- Utilizes the latest exchange rates

## Technologies Used

- React.js
- CSS
- [Exchange Rates API](https://api.exchangeratesapi.io/)

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:
```git
git clone https://github.com/jefedcreator/currency-converter.git
```

2. Navigate to the project folder:
```bash
cd currency-converter-app
```

3. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```

4. Start the development server:
```bash
npm start
```

## Usage

1. Select the currencies you want to convert from and to.
2. Enter the amount you want to convert in the appropriate input field.
3. The converted amount will be displayed in the other input field.

## API Reference

This app uses the [Exchange Rates API](https://api.exchangeratesapi.io/) to fetch the latest exchange rates. For more information on the API and its usage, visit [https://api.exchangeratesapi.io/](https://api.exchangeratesapi.io/).

## Acknowledgements

- App design and layout inspired by various currency converter app examples.
- Currency conversion logic based on the [Exchange Rates API](https://api.exchangeratesapi.io/).