← back to projects

Weather Dashboard

Weather Dashboard

An interactive weather forecasting application with comprehensive analytics and beautiful data visualization.

Overview

This weather dashboard provides detailed weather information with interactive charts, location-based alerts, and historical data analysis. Built with modern web technologies for optimal performance and user experience.

Features

  • Real-time Weather Data: Current conditions and forecasts
  • Interactive Charts: Beautiful data visualization with Chart.js
  • Location-based Alerts: Customizable weather alerts for specific locations
  • Historical Data: Weather patterns and trends over time
  • Multiple Locations: Save and track weather for multiple cities
  • Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop and mobile devices
  • Dark/Light Mode: User preference for different viewing conditions

Technologies Used

  • Vue.js 3 with Composition API
  • Chart.js for data visualization
  • OpenWeatherMap API
  • Vite for build tooling
  • Tailwind CSS for styling
  • PWA capabilities for offline access

Key Learnings

  • Working with external weather APIs
  • Creating responsive data visualizations
  • Implementing location-based services
  • Building progressive web applications
  • Managing real-time data updates

Challenges Overcome

The biggest challenge was optimizing the application for performance while handling real-time weather data updates. This was solved through efficient caching strategies and smart re-rendering techniques.

Future Improvements

  • Add weather radar integration
  • Implement machine learning for weather predictions
  • Add social features for sharing weather conditions
  • Integrate with smart home devices