The Currency Converter is a JavaFX application designed to provide quick and easy currency conversion using the exchangeratesapi. This application allows users to convert between different currencies based on real-time exchange rates fetched from the exchangeratesapi. With an intuitive user interface and a seamless integration of API data, users can effortlessly perform accurate currency conversions for various monetary transactions.
To use this application and enable currency conversion functionality, follow these steps:
- Create an Account on exchangeratesapi.io
- Upon signup, you'll receive an API key required to access real-time exchange rate data.
- Locate the CallApi.java File from:
com/alurachallenge2conversor/util/CallAPI.java
- Open the CallApi.java file using a text editor or IDE. Look for the placeholder labeled as API_KEY and replace for your api key.
- Save the File and run the Application.
You can watch the matters for the most common currencies and convert different types of currencies.
- Select the source and target currencies from the dropdown menus.
- Enter the amount in the source currency.
- The application convert the value in real-time.
- You can swap the value of the combo box.