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https://github.com/karl-horning/fcc-build-a-wikipedia-viewer
The Wikipedia Viewer is a web application that allows users to search for Wikipedia articles and view the search results. It provides a simple interface for searching, displaying relevant articles, and viewing more details on Wikipedia.
https://github.com/karl-horning/fcc-build-a-wikipedia-viewer
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The Wikipedia Viewer is a web application that allows users to search for Wikipedia articles and view the search results. It provides a simple interface for searching, displaying relevant articles, and viewing more details on Wikipedia.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/karl-horning/fcc-build-a-wikipedia-viewer
- Owner: Karl-Horning
- License: mit
- Created: 2019-07-22T09:54:41.000Z (over 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-12-28T11:09:35.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2023-12-28T21:37:08.110Z (11 months ago)
- Topics: freecodecamp, html-css-javascript
- Language: HTML
- Homepage:
- Size: 339 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Wikipedia Viewer
This project is a Wikipedia Viewer developed for the freeCodeCamp challenge 'Build a Wikipedia Viewer'.
## Table of Contents
- [Description](#description)
- [Features](#features)
- [Demo](#demo)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Acknowledgments](#acknowledgments)
- [Author](#author)
## Description
The Wikipedia Viewer is a web application that allows users to search for Wikipedia articles and view the search results. It provides a simple interface for searching, displaying relevant articles, and viewing more details on Wikipedia.
## Features
- Search Wikipedia for articles based on user input.
- Display search results with article titles, snippets, and links.
- Option to view a random Wikipedia article.
- Responsive design for various screen sizes.
## Demo
View the live demo on CodePen: [freeCodeCamp: Build a Wikipedia Viewer](https://codepen.io/karlhorning/pen/NdWjOY).
## Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Karl-Horning/fcc-build-a-wikipedia-viewer.git
```
2. Open the project folder:
```bash
cd fcc-build-a-wikipedia-viewer
```
3. Open `index.html` in your preferred web browser.
## Usage
1. Open the application in your web browser.
2. Enter a search query in the provided input field.
3. Click the 'Search Wikipedia' button to retrieve and display relevant articles.
4. Explore the search results, click on article titles to view more details on Wikipedia.
5. Alternatively, click the 'Random Article' button to view a random Wikipedia article.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and ensure that the project still works.
4. Create a pull request with a clear description of your changes.
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
## Acknowledgments
This project wouldn't have been possible without the fantastic contributions of the following libraries:
- [jQuery](https://jquery.com/)
- [FontAwesome](https://fontawesome.com/)
- [Bootstrap](https://getbootstrap.com/)
## Author
Karl Horning: [GitHub](https://github.com/Karl-Horning/) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-horning/) | [CodePen](https://codepen.io/karlhorning)