WebDictionary

WebDictionary is a web-based dictionary application built using React, designed to fetch and display word definitions, phonetics, examples, and synonyms from an external API.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• API Usage
• Deployment
• Contributing
• Troubleshooting
• License
• Acknowledgements
• Changelog
• Contact

Features

• Word Search: Enter a word to fetch its definitions and details.
• Pronunciation: Provides audio pronunciation if available.
• Meanings and Examples: Displays different meanings of the word along with examples.
• Synonyms: Shows synonyms for each meaning if available.
• Source Link: Direct link to the source of the word definition.

Technologies Used

• React: Frontend framework for building user interfaces.
• axios: HTTP client for making API requests.
• TypeScript: Adds static typing to JavaScript to improve developer productivity and code quality.
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for quickly styling components.

Installation

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Brielle28/WebDictionary.git
   cd WebDictionary

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm start

4. Open http://localhost:3000 to view it in the browser.

API Usage

WebDictionary utilizes an external API for fetching word definitions and related information. The API used in this project is provided by DictionaryApi.

Deployment

To deploy this application to a live server, follow these steps:

1. Build the project:

   npm run build

2. Deploy the generated build folder to your hosting provider.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can contribute to this project:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/new-feature).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/new-feature).
6. Create a new Pull Request.

Please ensure that your pull request adheres to the Code of Conduct and includes relevant tests if applicable.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while setting up or using WebDictionary, please check the following:

• Ensure all dependencies are installed (npm install).
• Verify API keys and network connectivity.
• Clear the browser cache and try again.

For further assistance, feel free to reach out to the project maintainer at [email protected].

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgements

• Icons used in the application are provided by react-icons.
• This project was inspired by the need for a simple and intuitive dictionary application.

Changelog

• v1.0.0 (June 2024): Initial release with basic dictionary functionality.

Contact

• Author: Nnadozie Chukwuemerie Clara
• GitHub: Brielle28
• Email: [email protected]

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or feedback about the project!