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Output: Weather Data Fetch and Emailer Project Demo

Weather Data Fetch and Emailer Project

This project is a simple web application that fetches weather data from the Weather.com API based on user input (location) and sends a weather report email to a specified recipient using PHPMailer.

Installation and Setup

To run this project without installing Composer globally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository

Clone the project repository to your local machine using Git:

git clone https://github.com/dchaudhari7177/Weather-Data-Fetch-and-Emailer.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

Navigate to the project directory in your terminal:

cd project-directory

3. Install Project Dependencies

Since the vendor directory is included in the repository, you don't need to install Composer globally. Use the following command to install project dependencies:

php composer.phar install

This command will use the locally included Composer (from composer.phar) to install the required dependencies defined in composer.json.

4. Configure SMTP Settings

Currently i mentioned there in the code my details of email and smtp,,,now this can able to run on that so no need to change anything,,

Open send_email.php and configure the SMTP settings for sending emails. Update the following lines with your SMTP server details:

// SMTP Server Settings (e.g., Gmail)
$mail->isSMTP();
$mail->Host       = 'smtp.example.com';  // SMTP server address
$mail->SMTPAuth   = true;
$mail->Username   = 'your_email@example.com';  // SMTP username (your email)
$mail->Password   = 'your_smtp_password';  // SMTP password or app password
$mail->SMTPSecure = 'tls';  // Enable TLS encryption
$mail->Port       = 587;  // SMTP port (e.g., 587 for TLS)

5. Generate App Password (if needed)

If you encounter an SMTP authentication error (e.g., SMTP Error: Could not authenticate.) with Gmail, follow these steps:

• Go to Google Account Settings > Security > App passwords.
• Select "Mail" and "Other (Custom Name)".
• Generate a 16-digit app password and replace 'your_smtp_password' in send_email.php with this app password.

Usage

1. Start the Web Server: If you're using XAMPP, WAMP, or similar, start your local web server.

2. Access the Weather App: Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/Weather-Data-Fetch-and-Emailer/index.php.

3. Enter Location and Email:

   • Enter a location (e.g., city name) in the "Enter Location" field.
   • Enter the recipient's email address in the "Enter Email" field.

4. Get Weather Report: Click the "Get Weather" button to fetch weather data from the Weather.com API and send a weather report email to the specified recipient.

Troubleshooting

• SMTP Authentication Error: If you encounter an SMTP authentication error, follow the instructions above to generate an app password for Gmail and update the SMTP settings in send_email.php.

• Other Errors: If you encounter any other errors while running the project, refer to the error messages for guidance. Check the PHP error logs for more details if needed.

Dependencies

• PHPMailer: Used for sending emails via SMTP.

Implementation Details

• Composer: Composer is used to manage PHP dependencies in the project. The composer.json file defines the required packages, including phpmailer/phpmailer.
• PHPMailer (phpmailer/phpmailer): PHPMailer is utilized to send emails using SMTP. It provides a convenient and secure way to send email messages programmatically from PHP.

Notes

• This project demonstrates basic usage of APIs (Weather.com) and email sending using PHP.
• Customize the project as needed for your specific use case (e.g., additional features, error handling, styling).
• Ensure you handle sensitive information (e.g., API keys, SMTP passwords) securely and never expose them publicly.
• Please feel free to contact with me any queries or feedback.