UV Check API Project

Overview

This project is a Node.js web application that provides UV index and sun exposure safety suggestions based on user-supplied geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). It uses the OpenUV API to fetch real-time UV data and gives recommendations on how long it is safe to stay outside, tailored for Indian users.

Features

• User Input: Users enter their longitude and latitude via a web form.
• UV Data Fetching: The backend fetches the current UV index for the provided location using the OpenUV API.
• Safety Suggestions: Based on the UV index, the app suggests how long it is safe to stay outside.
• Simple UI: The frontend is rendered using EJS templates and styled with CSS, including a background image.
• API Key Security: Uses environment variables to keep the OpenUV API key secure.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Frontend: EJS (Embedded JavaScript templates), HTML, CSS
• Other Libraries: body-parser, dotenv
• API: OpenUV API

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repo-url>
   cd UV-check-API-Project

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Add your OpenUV API key:

     API_KEY=your_openuv_api_key_here
     

4. Run the application:

   node index.js

   The app will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Open the app in your browser.
• Enter your longitude and latitude.
• Submit the form to get the current UV index and a safety suggestion for sun exposure.

File Structure

• index.js - Main server file (Express app, routes, API logic)
• views/index.ejs - Main HTML template for the UI
• public/images/bg2.jpg - Background image for the UI
• .env - (Not committed) Store your API key here

Notes

• The .env file is ignored by git for security.
• Make sure you have a valid OpenUV API key. You can get one from OpenUV.
• The app is tailored for Indian users but can be adapted for other regions.