Develop a Weather Dashboard Using Public API #80
Description
Feature Overview
Develop a weather dashboard within JoinDesktop that fetches real-time weather data from a public weather API and displays it in a user-friendly interface.
Core Requirements
- Integrate with a popular public weather API (e.g., OpenWeatherMap, WeatherAPI, etc.).
- Display current weather information, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind speed.
- Option to view forecast data (hourly or daily).
- Support for searching/selecting different locations.
- Intuitive, responsive UI suitable for desktop application context.
Suggested Steps
- Research and select a suitable public weather API.
- Implement API integration and manage authentication if required.
- Design and build a dashboard UI component within JoinDesktop.
- Handle data fetching, error cases, and UI updates.
- Test the dashboard across different locations and scenarios.
Notes
- Consider rate limits and possible need for API keys.
- Adhere to JoinDesktop's existing design principles for consistency.