Weather API App

This project demonstrates my proficiency in leveraging RESTful APIs to create a seamless integration between a weather forecasting service and social media platforms. By utilising the OpenWeatherMap API, I retrieve real-time weather forecast data and send a message to myself on Facebook Messenger, showcasing my ability to handle data retrieval and automated content posting.

Key Features:

1. Real-Time Weather Forecasting:

   • Utilised the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch up-to-date weather forecast data.

   • Implemented secure handling of API keys and parameters using environment variables.

   • Parsed and analysed the JSON response to determine weather conditions for the next several hours.

2. Automated Social Media Posting:

   • Integrated with the Facebook API to message weather updates automatically.

   • Crafted dynamic and user-friendly weather updates, including icons indicating rain or sunshine.

   • Demonstrated capability in sending HTTP POST requests to interact with social media platforms programmatically.

3. Secure and Efficient Data Handling:

   • Ensured sensitive information such as API keys are securely managed through environment variables.

   • Employed the requests library for robust and reliable API interaction.

   • Utilised Python's datetime module to generate current date information for the posts.

Technical Skills Demonstrated:

• RESTful API Integration: Proficient in making HTTP GET and POST requests, handling API responses, and using query parameters for customised data retrieval.

• Data Processing and Analysis: Skilled in parsing JSON data and performing conditional logic to interpret weather conditions.

• Automation and Scripting: Expertise in automating repetitive tasks, such as social media posting, using Python.

• Secure Coding Practices: Knowledgeable in securing sensitive information through environment variables and best practices in API key management.