Project Report on Currency Conversion
Calculator
Developed by: Jitender
Technologies Used: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, DOM
Development Environment: VS Code
API Integration: Exchange Rate API
Features: Supports 32 countries, Day/Night mode
Acknowledgment
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my mentors and peers for their support in
developing this project. This project has been an enriching learning experience in front-end
development, API integration, and UI/UX design.
Abstract
The Currency Conversion Calculator is a web application designed to provide real-time
currency exchange rates for 32 countries. The website is built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
and DOM manipulation. It integrates an API to fetch the latest exchange rates and includes
features like day and night mode for enhanced user experience. The project was developed
in VS Code and focuses on responsive design and real-time data retrieval.
Introduction
Currency conversion plays a vital role in international trade and travel. This web-based
Currency Conversion Calculator helps users get real-time exchange rates with ease. The
project demonstrates front-end development using JavaScript and API integration.
Objectives
1. Develop a user-friendly currency conversion tool.
2. Integrate real-time exchange rate API.
3. Implement day and night mode for better UI experience.
4. Support currency conversion for 32 countries.
5. Ensure responsive design for multiple devices.
Technologies Used
The project is developed using the following technologies:
- **HTML**: Structure of the web pages.
- **CSS**: Styling and responsive design.
- **JavaScript**: Logic and functionality implementation.
- **DOM Manipulation**: Dynamic updates on the webpage.
- **API Integration**: Fetching live exchange rates.
- **VS Code**: Development environment.
System Architecture
The system follows a client-server model where the front-end fetches exchange rate data
from an external API. User inputs are processed on the client side using JavaScript, and the
results are displayed dynamically.
Features & Functionalities
1. Real-time currency conversion using API data.
2. Supports 32 different currencies.
3. Day/Night mode for better accessibility.
4. User-friendly and responsive design.
5. Error handling for invalid inputs.
User Interface Design
The website is designed with a clean and minimalistic UI, ensuring ease of use. The currency
selection and conversion results are displayed in an intuitive layout.
API Integration
The project integrates a currency exchange API to fetch real-time exchange rates.
JavaScript's Fetch API is used to retrieve data asynchronously and update the webpage
dynamically.
Code Implementation
The core logic of the application is implemented using JavaScript and DOM manipulation.
The API call fetches exchange rates, and the results are displayed dynamically.
Challenges Faced
1. Handling API rate limits.
2. Ensuring real-time updates without performance issues.
3. Implementing smooth UI transitions between day and night modes.
Testing & Debugging
The application was tested across multiple browsers and devices to ensure compatibility.
Unit testing was performed for currency conversion calculations and API responses.
Future Enhancements
1. Adding historical exchange rate data.
2. Implementing user authentication for saving preferences.
3. Supporting additional currencies.
4. Adding a graphical representation of exchange rates.
Conclusion
The Currency Conversion Calculator is a useful tool for real-time currency exchange rate
calculations. The project successfully integrates front-end development skills with API
integration, ensuring a seamless user experience. Future improvements can enhance its
functionality further.
References
1. JavaScript Documentation - https://developer.mozilla.org/
2. CSS Styling Guides - https://www.w3schools.com/css/
3. Exchange Rate API - https://www.exchangerate-api.com/
