Unit Convert Project

This project consists of a unit conversion application with a backend developed in Spring Boot (Kotlin) and a frontend developed in React with TypeScript.

This project is inspired by the Unit Converter project idea from: https://roadmap.sh/projects/unit-converter

Project Structure

UnitConvertProject/
├── Backend/        # Spring Boot Application (Kotlin)
│   └── APIUnit/    # API for unit conversion
└── Frontend/       # React/TypeScript Application
    └── unitConvert/ # User interface

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 21
• Gradle
• Node.js (18 or higher)
• npm or yarn

Installation Instructions

Backend (Spring Boot)

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd Backend/APIUnit
   

2. Build the project:

   ./gradlew build
   

3. Run the application:

   ./gradlew bootRun
   

   The backend will be available at http://localhost:8080

Frontend (React/Vite)

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd Frontend/unitConvert
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the application:

   npm run dev
   

   The frontend will be available at http://localhost:5173

Using the Application

1. First start the backend following the instructions above
2. Then start the frontend to use the user interface
3. Access the application from your browser at http://localhost:5173

Technologies Used

• Backend: Spring Boot, Kotlin
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Vite
• Styling: Tailwind

Additional Notes

• Make sure the backend is running before starting the frontend
• The API exposes endpoints for unit conversions
• The frontend provides an intuitive interface to use these conversions