PBL Report Shivam
PBL Report Shivam
On
SUBMITTED BY
PROJECT GUIDE
Prof. Sneha Lande
2024-2025
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that (student name) of S.E. C.E. has successfully completed the Project Based
Learning Project titled “Weather Application Using Web” Towards the partial fulfillment for
the requirements of the Bachelor Degree of Engineering course under the University of Pune
during the academic year 2024-2025.
I express my sincere gratitude towards the faculty members who made this project successful.
I would like to express my thanks to my guide Prof. Sneha Lande for her whole hearted co- operation
and valuable suggestions, technical guidance throughout the seminar work. Special thanks to H.O.D.
Dr. S.P.Kosbatwar for his kind official support and encouragement. Finally, I would like to thank to
all my staff members of Computer engineering department who helped me directly or indirectly to
complete this work successfully.
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Batch: 2024-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER II:
BACKGROUND AND
LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER III:
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
CHAPTER IV:
METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER V:
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
LIST OF FIGURES:
This project is a web-based weather application developed using HTML, CSS, and
JavaScript. The main objective of this application is to provide users with real-time weather
information in a simple, responsive, and user-friendly interface. With the increasing reliance on digital
platforms for daily planning and travel, having quick access to accurate weather forecasts has become
essential. This application allows users to enter the name of any city and instantly view its current
weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and general weather status (such as
sunny, cloudy, or rainy).
The application is built entirely with front-end technologies. HTML is used to structure the web page
elements, CSS is applied to design and style the layout for a visually appealing and responsive
interface, and JavaScript is used to handle logic, fetch data from a third-party weather API (such as
OpenWeatherMap), and update the content dynamically without reloading the page.
The system works by taking the user's input (city name), sending a request to the weather API,
retrieving the weather data in JSON format, and displaying it on the screen. Error handling is also
implemented to manage invalid city names or network issues. The app is designed to be lightweight
and accessible on both desktop and mobile browsers.
Overall, this weather application demonstrates how web technologies can be combined effectively to
create an interactive and functional real-time application that serves a practical everyday purpose.
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
• Weather plays an important role in our daily lives, affecting how we dress, travel, and plan
our activities. With the advancement of technology, it has become easier to access real-time
weather information through web-based applications. This project is a weather application
designed to provide users with up-to-date weather details for any city in the world.
• The application is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, making it fully accessible through a
web browser. It uses a weather API to fetch live data such as temperature, humidity, wind
speed, and general weather conditions. Users simply enter the name of a city, and the app
instantly displays the current weather.
• The goal of this project is to create a simple, responsive, and user-friendly tool that helps
people stay informed about the weather. Whether for planning travel, going outdoors, or just
staying updated, this application offers a convenient solution using basic web technologies.
• Project Overview:
The Weather Application is a web-based project developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Its main purpose is to provide users with real-time weather information for any city they search. The
application fetches weather data from a third-party API (such as OpenWeatherMap) and displays key
information including temperature, weather conditions (sunny, rainy, cloudy, etc.), humidity, and wind
speed.
The front-end of the application is built with HTML and CSS to create a clean,
responsive, and user-friendly interface. JavaScript is used to manage the application logic, handle API
calls, process user input, and dynamically update the web page with the received data.
This project demonstrates how basic web technologies can be used to create a functional and
interactive weather information system. It serves as a useful tool for learning web development and
understanding how APIs can be integrated into front-end applications.
• Displays up-to-date weather information by fetching live data from a weather API (e.g.,
OpenWeatherMap).
2 City-Based Search
• Users can enter the name of any city to get weather details for that location.
3 Temperature Display
• Displays current weather status such as Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Snowy, etc.
5 Humidity & Wind Speed
• Technological Stack:
1. Front-End Technologies:
Used to structure the content of the web pages, such as input fields, buttons, and display
sections.
Used for designing and styling the user interface, making the application visually appealing
and responsive.
• JavaScript:
Handles the logic of the application, including user interactions, API calls, and dynamically
updating the webpage with weather data.
Provides real-time weather data such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and weather
conditions based on the user's input (city name).
The weather application is built using a front-end technological stack that includes HTML,
CSS, and JavaScript, along with a weather API for real-time data. HTML (HyperText Markup
Language) is used to structure the content of the web page, such as the input fields, buttons, and display
sections for weather information. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is applied to design and style the user
interface, making the application visually appealing and responsive across different devices.
JavaScript plays a key role by adding interactivity and functionality—it handles user inputs,
sends requests to the weather API, processes the received JSON data, and dynamically updates the
content on the page without reloading. A weather API, such as OpenWeatherMap, is integrated to
fetch current weather details like temperature, humidity, wind speed, and conditions based on the city
entered by the user. Together, these technologies form a complete and efficient stack that enables the
development of a simple, real-time, and user-friendly weather web application.
CHAPTER II
Literature Review
Weather applications have become essential tools for providing real-time meteorological
information to users across the globe. With the growth of web technologies and mobile accessibility,
developers have increasingly focused on delivering accurate, responsive, and user-friendly weather
forecasting platforms.
Study: Recent Developments in Electronics and Communication Systems KVS Ramachandra Murthy
et al. (Eds.)
Weather forecasting is foreseeing the climate conditions of the atmosphere which can vary from
place to place and time to time. So basically, it is a complex process that tests the utilization of science
and innovation to foresee the climatic circumstances at a given time. The prediction of weather helps
us aligns our day-to-day life.
Key Findings:
• The weather forecasting provides data that people and associations can use to diminish
environment-related misfortunes and advance social advantages, including wellbeing and
property security, general wellbeing and wellbeing, and backing for monetary thriving and
personal satisfaction.
• Weather forecasts are used in many situations such as bad weather warnings and advice,
weather forecasting behavior, forecasts for seawater, agricultural development, and forest fire
prevention. In the paper, the weather forecasting app, that is the ‘Badal weather app’ (2017) the
authors M.K. Liza1, Bhaskar Chowdhury, and Ashish Angadi abstracted that continuous change
in climate and unusual rainfall, it is very difficult to get an accurate prediction of the weather. [1].
• In this paper on weather forecasting using data mining along with some integrated approaches
(2015), the author G. Vamsi Krishna’s main objective of these researchers in these is to make a
mobile application to provide the user with a weather application, although this app required
user verification to fetch the data, so users have to sign up to this app using their google account
to monitor their weather parameters.
Implications of a Weather Application:
A web-based weather application has far-reaching implications that extend beyond basic
weather updates. It plays a vital role in personal convenience, public safety, economic planning, and
environmental awareness. Below are key areas where such an application makes a significant impact:
• Studies by Zhang et al. (2020) highlight the critical role of third-party APIs, such as
OpenWeatherMap, AccuWeather, and WeatherAPI, in providing reliable
meteorological data. These APIs allow developers to integrate live weather updates into
web applications without managing complex data sources themselves.
• Research conducted by Alrasheed & Al-Debei (2017) focuses on user experience (UX)
in weather apps, emphasizing that simplicity, visual clarity, and responsive design
directly impact user satisfaction and engagement. Responsive web design ensures that
the application is accessible across various devices, from desktops to smartphones.
• Open-source libraries like Leaflet.js, Chart.js, and Bootstrap are frequently used to
develop interactive and accessible interfaces for displaying weather data. Studies show
that using such tools accelerates development and ensures better accessibility for
differently-abled users (Kumar & Verma, 2020).
• While APIs provide convenient access to weather data, developers must be mindful of
API usage limits, key security, and data accuracy. Mishra (2020) highlights the
importance of error handling and fallback mechanisms in case of API downtime or
quota breaches.
CHAPTER III
The primary aim of developing a web-based weather application is to provide users with
accurate, real-time weather information through an accessible and interactive online platform. The
application is intended to serve as a practical tool for individuals, businesses, and communities to
monitor and plan around weather conditions effectively. By leveraging modern web technologies and
weather data APIs, the application seeks to deliver essential weather details such as temperature,
humidity, wind speed, atmospheric pressure, precipitation, and forecasts for upcoming days.
1. To provide accurate and real-time weather updates by integrating reliable weather data APIs
(e.g., OpenWeatherMap, WeatherAPI, or AccuWeather).
3. To utilize geolocation features to automatically detect and display the weather conditions
based on the user’s current location.
4. To allow users to search weather conditions for any global location by entering city or country
names.
5. To implement responsive design so the application is fully functional and visually optimized
on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
6. To deliver severe weather alerts and notifications, helping users stay informed and prepared
during extreme conditions like storms, heatwaves, or heavy rainfall.
7. To ensure a clean, user-friendly, and interactive interface that enhances user experience and
engagement.
8. To display visual elements such as weather icons and background changes based on current
conditions, making the experience more intuitive and enjoyable.
9. To integrate additional information like air quality index, sunrise/sunset times, and wind
direction for users who need advanced data.
10. To maintain fast loading times and optimize performance, ensuring the app works smoothly
across various internet speeds and devices.
Objectives:-
1. To develop a web application that provides real-time and forecasted weather information
for users across different locations.
3. To implement geolocation services that automatically detect the user’s current location
and display local weather conditions.
4. To allow users to search and view weather data for any city or country worldwide through
a user-friendly search function.
5. To provide detailed weather metrics such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, air
pressure, and precipitation chances.
6. To ensure the web app is responsive and accessible across multiple devices and screen
sizes, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
7. To include user alerts and notifications for severe or extreme weather conditions like
storms, heavy rain, or heatwaves.
8. To enhance the user interface with visual elements like icons, dynamic backgrounds, and
graphs for better weather visualization.
9. To promote better planning and safety by providing reliable and timely weather updates
for daily activities and travel.
10. To maintain a lightweight, fast, and efficient application, optimized for performance and
ease of use.
CHAPTER IV
METHODOLOGY
The methodology outlines the structured process followed to design, develop, and implement a
weather application using web technologies. The development process is divided into several key
phases, as described below:
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1. Requirement Analysis:
• Identify the core functionalities needed in the application, such as displaying current weather,
forecasts, and search functionality.
• Determine user needs, such as real-time updates, location-based services, and ease of access
on any device.
3. System Design
• Design the user interface (UI) using wireframes or mockups.
• Plan the architecture: Client-side rendering for performance and lightweight user experience.
• Define modules: Weather display, location search, alerts, forecast charts, and responsive
layout.
4. Development
• Implement the frontend using HTML5, CSS3 (or frameworks like Bootstrap/Tailwind), and
JavaScript.
• Integrate RESTful API calls using fetch() or axios to retrieve weather data.
• Parse and display weather data dynamically (e.g., temperature, humidity, icons).
• Implement responsive design to ensure cross-device compatibility.
5. Testing
• Perform functional testing to ensure all features (like location search and data refresh) work
properly.
• Conduct usability testing for UI clarity and performance testing across browsers and devices.
• Debug and optimize the application for speed and responsiveness.
6. Deployment
• Host the application using platforms like GitHub Pages, Vercel, Netlify, or a cloud service like
AWS or Heroku.
• Ensure all API keys and environment variables are securely managed.
Fig.4.1.Architecture
• Project Outputs:
CONCLUSIONS
From a development perspective, this project covered essential aspects of full-stack web
application architecture—including frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and optional
backend components (Node.js, Flask) for data management or caching. The use of asynchronous
programming, API integration, and responsive design principles reflects a modern approach to
building scalable and dynamic web applications.
In conclusion, the weather web application is not only a testament to the power of combining real-
time data with web development but also a scalable and extendable solution that addresses real-
world needs. It proves that even a lightweight, browser-based tool can have a meaningful impact
by improving how people interact with and respond to changing environmental conditions.
• Future Enhancements:
While the current version of the web-based weather application provides essential functionality
such as real-time weather updates, forecasts, geolocation, and user-friendly UI, there are several
opportunities to expand its capabilities and make it even more useful, scalable, and intelligent in the
future. Below are some potential enhancements:
➢ User Authentication & Personalization: Allow users to create accounts and save their
preferred cities or locations.
3. Mozilla Developer Network (MDN). (n.d.). HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Documentation.
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8. Stack Overflow. (n.d.). Community discussions and solutions related to weather app development.
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