News Reader App

📰 News Reader App - React + Tailwind CSS + NewsAPI Integration

A modern, responsive news reader application that fetches and displays real-time news articles using the NewsAPI.org. Designed with React and styled using Tailwind CSS, this app allows users to search for articles by keywords, filter news by categories (Technology, Health, Education, General), and explore headlines with an intuitive, user-friendly interface.

🚀 Features

• Real-Time News Fetching: Fetch live news articles powered by NewsAPI.org.
• Category Filtering: Filter articles by categories such as Technology, Health, Education, and General.
• Search Functionality: Search for news articles using keywords and dates.
• Article Previews: View headlines, images, and summaries of articles.
• Responsive UI: Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop with Tailwind CSS.
• Interactive Navigation: Click on any article to view the full story.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• API: NewsAPI.org

🌱 How to Set Up & Run Locally

Follow these steps to set up the application on your local machine:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/news-reader-app.git
   

2. Navigate into the project folder:

   cd news-reader-app
   

3. Install all dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. Start the development server:

   npm start
   

5. Open the app in your browser at: http://localhost:3000.

🔗 API Information

This application integrates with NewsAPI.org, a free and powerful news API providing access to real-time breaking news and headlines from trusted global news outlets.

• Website: https://newsapi.org/
• Key Features:
  • Access live news headlines.
  • Search and filter by category, date, or keyword.
  • Article previews with images and summaries.

📊 Development Timeline

The project will follow these key phases:

1. Research & Setup: Configure React and Tailwind CSS, and connect with NewsAPI.org.
2. API Integration: Fetch live news data and render headlines dynamically.
3. Filter & Search Implementation: Add search by keyword and category filtering options.
4. Testing & Debugging: Optimize app performance and fix issues.
5. Deployment: Host the application on Netlify or Vercel for public access.

🚀 Deployment

The application will be deployed on Netlify or Vercel upon completion. This will make it publicly accessible for use by anyone interested in exploring real-time news.

🙌 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:

• NewsAPI.org for providing free access to live news data and APIs.
• ALX for its invaluable support and platform that fosters innovation and learning.
• React & Tailwind CSS Teams for their excellent frameworks that power this project.

Your contributions have been instrumental in making this project a success.

📫 Contact Information

You can contact me at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @qhojoblinks1