Project Activity 6: Data Retrieval, Integration, and Asynchronous Techniques with APIs
Project Activity 6: Data Retrieval, Integration, and Asynchronous Techniques with APIs
Display Real-Time Weather Data using a Weather API
Objective:
Create a web page that retrieves and displays real-time weather data using a weather API. The web page should dynamically update the temperature, humidity, and weather description based on the user’s location.
Steps to Follow:
- Obtain an API Key:
Register for an API key on a weather API provider’s website. This key will grant you access to the weather data.
- Set Up HTML Structure:
Create an HTML file with the necessary structure. Include placeholders for displaying the temperature, humidity, and weather description.
- Write JavaScript Code:
In the JavaScript code, you will make an AJAX request to the weather API using the Fetch API. This request will retrieve the weather data based on the user’s location.
- CSS Styling (Optional):
You can add CSS styles to enhance the appearance of the web page. Use CSS selectors and properties to customize the fonts, colors, and layout.
- Testing:
Open the HTML file in a web browser. The JavaScript code will make an API request to retrieve the weather data based on the user’s location. The temperature, humidity, and weather description will be displayed on the web page. If the API request fails, an error message will be shown instead.
Note: This project activity assumes that you have knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It’s important to familiarize yourself with the weather API’s documentation to understand the specific API endpoints and data format.
By completing this project activity, you will gain hands-on experience in integrating an API, making AJAX requests, and dynamically updating web page content based on API responses.