Is a deliberately simple project, chosen as an ideal starting point for those learning iOS development. The decision to build a weather app was twofold – it serves as a beginner-friendly project and allows the developer to consolidate knowledge about making API calls and implementing the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.
- Current Weather Information: Users can easily retrieve the current weather conditions for a specific location.
- Minimalist Interface: The app boasts a clean and aesthetically pleasing design.
- API Integration: Demonstrates the process of calling external APIs to fetch real-time weather data, showcasing a crucial aspect of modern app development.
- Model-View-Controller (MVC) Architecture: The project adheres to the MVC design pattern, promoting a well-organized and maintainable code structure.
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- Created a mockup version of the app, designing the user interface and establishing a brand identity with a cohesive color palette.
- Initiated a new Xcode project, opting to eliminate the default storyboard for a more programmatic approach to UI development.
- Deleted the storyboard to allow for coding the interface manually, gaining a deeper understanding of UIKit and programmatic UI development.
- Utilized a previous project as a reference to add constraints programmatically, ensuring a responsive layout that adapts to various screen sizes.
- Developed the model responsible for retrieving weather data from an external API, laying the foundation for real-time updates.
- Set up the network session and incorporated API keys for secure communication with the "weatherstack" API, a Real-Time & Historical World Weather Data provider.
- Implemented code to fetch and parse weather data from the API, enabling the app to display accurate and up-to-date information.
- Completed the coding of the user interface, ensuring a seamless integration with the data retrieved from the API.
- Based code with the course: https: iOS & Swift Udemy Course
- API: WeatherStack