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Smart Weather Hub - WDLC Documentation

This documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Smart Weather Hub project,
including its Web Development Life Cycle (WDLC) stages, features, technical structure, and
key components. This ensures a structured approach to building and maintaining the
application for long-term success.

1. Project Overview
Smart Weather Hub is a modern, responsive weather application built with React and
TypeScript. It provides real-time weather information and forecasts using the
WeatherAPI.com service, offering accurate, up-to-date weather data.

Key Features
- Real-time Weather Data: Current weather conditions including temperature, feels-like
temperature, humidity, and wind speed.
- 7-Day Forecast: Detailed forecast with temperature ranges and precipitation chances.
- Location Search: Search for weather by city name or location.
- Current Location Detection: Use device geolocation to get weather for the user's current
location.
- Weather Map: Visual representation of the location's weather.
- Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
- Dark Mode Support: Application supports light and dark themes.

2. Requirement Analysis
2.1 Functional Requirements
- Real-time weather updates for any location.
- 7-day weather forecast with visual charts.
- Location-based weather detection using geolocation.
- Interactive weather maps.
- Light and dark mode support.

2.2 Non-Functional Requirements


- High performance with fast load times.
- Cross-browser compatibility.
- Secure API communication.
- Scalable and maintainable codebase.
- User-friendly and intuitive UI.

2.3 Technical Requirements


- Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Recharts.
- Backend: WeatherAPI integration (REST API).
- Build Tools: Vite, Node.js.
- Version Control: Git and GitHub.

3. System Design
3.1 Architecture
- Frontend: Component-based architecture with React and TypeScript.
- API Integration: RESTful API calls for real-time weather data.
- Data Flow:
- User inputs location -> Frontend sends API request -> WeatherAPI returns data ->
Frontend displays weather information.

3.2 Project Structure


Core Components
- WeatherDashboard: Main component for data fetching and weather display.
- CurrentWeather: Displays current weather with dynamic backgrounds.
- WeatherForecast: 7-day forecast with temperature charts.
- WeatherMap: Map component for visual location data.
- SearchLocation: Handles search and geolocation.
- Navbar: Application header with navigation.

Utility Functions
- weatherAPI.ts - Handles all API requests and data formatting:
- fetchWeatherData: Main function for weather data retrieval.
- getUserLocation: Gets the user's current geolocation.
- getWeatherBackground: Determines background styling based on weather conditions.
- getAirQualityDescription: Provides human-readable air quality descriptions.
- formatDate: Formats date strings for display.

4. Development
4.1 Setup
- Initialize project with Vite and React.
- Install required packages (React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Recharts).
- Create a modular file structure for components, styles, and assets.

4.2 API Integration


- Use the WeatherAPI key for real-time weather data.
- Replace mock data with actual API calls in weatherAPI.ts.
- Implement error handling and data validation.

4.3 UI/UX Design


- Use Tailwind CSS for a clean, responsive design.
- Add custom icons and branding for a professional look.
- Implement dark and light mode support.
5. Testing
5.1 Unit Testing
- Test individual components like WeatherDashboard, CurrentWeather, WeatherForecast.
- Validate API response handling.

5.2 Integration Testing


- Test end-to-end data flow from API request to UI display.

5.3 User Acceptance Testing (UAT)


- Ensure the application meets initial requirements and is user-friendly.

6. Deployment
6.1 Build and Optimize
- Use Vite for production build.
- Optimize for fast load times and low latency.

6.2 Hosting and Domain Setup


- Deploy to platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages.
- Use a custom domain for professional branding (e.g., smartweatherhub.com).

7. Maintenance
7.1 Ongoing Improvements
- Monitor performance and resolve bugs quickly.
- Add new features like weather alerts, hourly forecasts, and multi-location support.
- Regularly update API keys and security patches.

7.2 User Feedback


- Gather user feedback for continuous improvement.

8. Conclusion
This WDLC document provides a comprehensive guide for the structured development,
testing, deployment, and maintenance of the Smart Weather Hub project. Following this
plan ensures a high-quality, user-centric weather application.

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