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# 💱 CurrenCalc – A Simple C++ Currency Converter

## 📌 Introduction
CurrenCalc is a lightweight, console-based Currency Converter App written in C++. It allows users to convert an amount from one currency to another using predefined exchange rates. This project is ideal for beginners looking to strengthen their fundamentals in C++, such as control flow, functions, and modular design.

## 🎯 Features
🔁 Convert between multiple currencies

💰 Supports common currencies like USD, INR, EUR, GBP, JPY, etc.

⌨️ Console-based, menu-driven interface

✏️ Easy to modify exchange rates manually

🧱 Structured using functions and modular code for learning clarity

## 🧰 Technologies Used
Language: C++

Compiler: g++ / Visual Studio / Code::Blocks

Environment: Console/Terminal

## 🖥️ Sample Supported Currencies
USD – US Dollar

EUR – Euro

INR – Indian Rupee

GBP – British Pound

JPY – Japanese Yen

## 🗂️ Project Structure

CurrenCalc/
├── currency_converter.cpp
├── README.md
└── (Optional) currency_rates.txt

## ▶️ How to Run
🛠 Compile and Run in Terminal:
g++ currency_converter.cpp -o CurrenCalc
./CurrenCalc

## 📱 Sample Flow:

Welcome to CurrenCalc - Currency Converter
1. Convert Currency
2. Exit

Enter amount: 100
From (e.g., USD): USD
To (e.g., INR): INR
100 USD = 8300 INR

## 🧩 Use Cases
Beginner C++ learning project

Basic finance or forex tools

Console-based utility demonstration

Mini project for school/college submissions

## 🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! You can:

Add support for more currencies

Integrate with a live exchange rate API (e.g., exchangerate-api.com)

Improve CLI experience or UI formatting

Refactor for object-oriented design

## 🙌 Acknowledgments
Thanks to the global developer community inspiring simple tools that make learning enjoyable!

💡 Built with curiosity and C++ power!