Currency Converter

A simple web application to convert amounts between different currencies using real-time exchange rates. Built with Angular CLI version 18.0.6 and Material Design for a responsive UI.

Features

• Convert amounts between multiple currencies
• Real-time exchange rates
• Error handling for network or API issues
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile

Demo

This project can be run locally. See the Installation section below.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Angular 18.2.13
• Node.js >= 18.15.0
• npm >= 9.5.0
• TypeScript ~5.4.2

Setup

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/DiscJockeyDJ/currency-converter.git

2. Navigate to the project directory
3. Install dependencies npm install
4. Run the application through npm run start or ng serve
5. Open your browser at http://localhost:4200/currency-converter

Usage

1. Enter an amount in the "Amount" field.
2. Select source and target currencies.
3. To quickly swap the source and target currencies, click the Swap icon.

Libraries used

• Angular Material ^18.2.14
• RxJS ~7.8.0
• REST API for currency rates from https://api.currencybeacon.com/v1
• Angular i18n with @angular/localize for multi-language support.

Official Angular docs: https://v18.angular.dev/overview

Accessibility Testing

• Tested using Chrome Lighthouse and Silktide plugin for WCAG compliance.