## Documentation for SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI
### What is SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI?
SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI is a convenient and easy-to-use library written in Swift for integrating weather data into your iOS applications. It allows you to fetch current weather conditions, daily and hourly forecasts, as well as historical weather data. This library provides a straightforward interface for accessing the OpenWeatherMap API and parsing the retrieved weather data into user-friendly formats.
### Key Features
#### 1. Current Weather
SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI enables you to retrieve real-time weather data for a specified location. With just a few lines of code, you can obtain information such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, atmospheric pressure, and more. Stay updated with the latest weather conditions and keep your users informed.
#### 2. Daily and Hourly Forecasts
Stay prepared for changing weather patterns by accessing accurate daily and hourly forecasts. SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI allows you to retrieve weather forecasts for multiple days ahead, including detailed hourly data. Plan your outdoor activities, optimize travel plans, or create intuitive weather display interfaces within your app.
#### 3. Historical Weather Data
SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI lets you access historical weather data for a specific location and date. This feature can be valuable for analytics, research, or any application that requires weather information from the past. Visualize trends, analyze patterns, and enrich your app with historical insights.
### Installation
#### Prerequisites
Before installing SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI, ensure you have the following:
– Xcode 11 or later
– Swift 5 or later
– Cocoapods or another dependency manager integrated with your project
#### Cocoapods Installation
To integrate SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI into your Xcode project using Cocoapods, follow these steps:
1. Open a terminal window and navigate to your Xcode project directory.
2. If you don’t have a `Podfile` yet, run the command `pod init` to create a new one.
3. Edit the `Podfile` and add the following line:
“`ruby
pod ‘SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI’
“`
4. Save the `Podfile` and run the command `pod install`.
5. Open your Xcode project using the newly generated `.xcworkspace` file.
#### Manual Installation
If you prefer not to use Cocoapods, you can manually install SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI by following these steps:
1. Download the latest release from the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/yourRepo/SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI).
2. Open your Xcode project and navigate to the target configuration.
3. Drag and drop the downloaded source files into your project. Remember to check the “Copy items if needed” option.
4. Ensure that the necessary dependencies, such as Alamofire and SwiftyJSON, are also added to your project.
5. Build and run your project.
### Usage
Using SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI is straightforward. Follow the steps below to integrate weather data into your iOS application:
#### Importing the Library
Start by importing the SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI module into your Swift file:
“`swift
import SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI
“`
#### Initialization
Next, create an instance of the `OpenWeatherMapAPI` class:
“`swift
let weatherAPI = OpenWeatherMapAPI(apiKey: “your_api_key”)
“`
Replace “your_api_key” with your personal API key obtained from the OpenWeatherMap website.
#### Current Weather
To fetch the current weather data for a specific location, use the `getCurrentWeather` method:
“`swift
weatherAPI.getCurrentWeather(query: “London”) { result in
switch result {
case .success(let weather):
// Handle successful weather retrieval
print(weather)
case .failure(let error):
// Handle error
print(“Error retrieving weather:”, error)
}
}
“`
The `query` parameter can accept either the name of the city or the coordinates (latitude, longitude) of the desired location.
#### Daily Forecasts
Retrieve daily forecasts using the `getDailyForecasts` method. Specify the number of days you want to retrieve and the location:
“`swift
weatherAPI.getDailyForecasts(query: “New York”, count: 5) { result in
switch result {
case .success(let forecasts):
// Handle successful forecast retrieval
print(forecasts)
case .failure(let error):
// Handle error
print(“Error retrieving forecasts:”, error)
}
}
“`
The `count` parameter determines the number of days for which to retrieve forecasts.
#### Hourly Forecasts
To retrieve hourly forecasts for a specific location, use the `getHourlyForecasts` method. Specify the number of hours you want to retrieve and the location:
“`swift
weatherAPI.getHourlyForecasts(query: “Paris”, count: 24) { result in
switch result {
case .success(let forecasts):
// Handle successful forecast retrieval
print(forecasts)
case .failure(let error):
// Handle error
print(“Error retrieving forecasts:”, error)
}
}
“`
Similarly, the `count` parameter determines the number of hours for which to retrieve forecasts.
#### Historical Weather Data
To fetch historical weather data for a specific date and location, use the `getHistoricalWeather` method. Specify the desired date and location:
“`swift
let date = Date(timeIntervalSince1970: 1612345678)
weatherAPI.getHistoricalWeather(query: “Berlin”, date: date) { result in
switch result {
case .success(let weather):
// Handle successful weather retrieval
print(weather)
case .failure(let error):
// Handle error
print(“Error retrieving weather:”, error)
}
}
“`
Replace the example timestamp with the desired UNIX timestamp representing the date you wish to retrieve weather data for.
### Summary
SwiftOpenWeatherMapAPI simplifies the integration of weather data into your iOS applications. With its easy-to-use methods, you can seamlessly retrieve current weather, obtain daily and hourly forecasts, and access historical weather data. Stay informed, plan ahead, and create engaging weather experiences for your app users.