Weather App

The Weather App, developed on Android Studio, offers a comprehensive solution for accessing weather information on-the-go. With real-time updates, graphical representations of past trends, and customizable settings, it provides users with accurate and intuitive weather data.

Features

Android Features Utilized

• Sensor Manager (GPS/Location): Retrieves user's current location for accurate weather data.
• Accessibility: Supports Talkback for auditory weather information.
• Database: Stores saved cities and weather information.
• Activities: Utilizes multiple activities for seamless navigation.
• API Calls: Interacts with Open Meteo and Geocoding APIs for weather and location data.
• Intents: Facilitates navigation between different app functionalities.

App Functionalities

• Displaying Weather Information: Temperature, humidity, wind speed, etc.
• Current Location Weather: Obtains and displays weather data based on the user's current location.
• Graphical Representation: Shows past weather trends and future forecasts through graphs.
• Predictions and Comparisons: Compares current weather conditions with historical data.
• Saved Cities: Allows saving and accessing weather information of multiple cities.
• Configuration and Settings: Customizable settings for temperature units, wind speed units, etc.

Activities

1. Main Activity:

   • Displays current weather information.
   • Shows past weather trends and forecasts.
   • Enables navigation to saved cities and settings.
   • Supports Talkback for auditory weather updates.

2. Forecast Activity:

   • Displays weather forecast for the next 7 days.

3. Graphs Activity:

   • Graphical representation of past and current weather data.

4. City List Activity:

   • Allows searching and saving weather information for multiple cities.

5. Settings Activity:

   • Customizable settings for user preferences.

Backend Working

• Location Retrieval: Uses Sensor Manager and Geocoding API to obtain user's coordinates and location name.
• Weather Data Retrieval: Utilizes Open Meteo API for current weather data and forecasts.
• Graph Generation: Implements Retrofit for network requests and YML charts library for graphical representation.
• Database Management: Stores saved cities and weather information for easy access.
• Settings Management: Passes user preferences as intents for updating the Main Activity.

Getting Started

1. Installation: Download and install Android Studio from the official website.
2. Clone the Repository: Clone the Weather App repository to your local machine using Git.
3. Open in Android Studio: Open Android Studio and select "Open an existing Android Studio project". Navigate to the cloned repository folder.
4. Sync Gradle: Let Gradle sync automatically or click "Sync Project with Gradle Files" from the toolbar.
5. Permissions: Ensure location permission is granted for accurate weather data.
6. Usage: Open the app to view current weather information, forecasts, and more.
7. Customization: Explore settings to customize units and preferences according to your liking.