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In this video, you'll learn how to create a practical currency converter app using React and Axios to fetch real-time currency exchange rates. We’ll show you how to let users input amounts, select currencies, and convert them with just a button click. By only fetching data when necessary, we save on API calls, making this approach efficient and cost-effective. A great example of applying React state management and API handling in real-world projects! 💸 Get All My YouTube Videos' Source Code for just ₹249! Grab Now - https://thapatechnical.shop/source-code 🔥 Access Source Code, PPT & Notes here for Free : https://github.com/thapatechnical/react_currency_converter.git 📺 Discover React.js History in Just 10 Minutes - https://youtu.be/MiK2bFqhg1U 📺 Watch the complete Playlist here : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwGdqUZWnOp1Rab71vx2zMF6qpwGDB2Z1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🚀 Boost Your Skills with these Pre-Requisite Videos: 🔗 Best HTML Course - https://youtu.be/5ccq_nLHneE 🔗 Best CSS Course - https://youtu.be/MSICFljRcb4 🔗 JavaScript Basics Course Part 1 - https://youtu.be/13gLB6hDHR8 🔗 JavaScript Advanced Course Part 2 - https://youtu.be/YwsOCN8woA8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 💸 Build Your Own E-commerce Website for Free! - https://www.thapatechnical.com/2024/03/build-complete-ecommerce-website-using.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✌️ Join Us! 🚀 Become a Member: Unlock perks, free source code, and more Join Now : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfaAHy4zQUb2APNOGXUCCA/join 📷 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thapatechnical 🗨️ Join Our Discord Server: Hang out with fellow programmers Discord Link: https://discord.gg/MdScmCsua6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⌛TIMELINE⏳ 0:00 – Introduction to the Currency Converter Project 0:15 – Overview of the Currency Converter App 3:08 – Free Starter Code & Source Code Access 3:30 – Challenge: Try Building the App Yourself 3:45 – Installing React and Axios for API Calls 5:15 – Adding Custom CSS for Styling 5:50 – Setting Up the App.jsx File Structure 6:15 – How to Obtain an API Key for Currency Data 7:38 – Basic Axios Setup with API Key 8:50 – Writing Axios Function to Fetch Currency Data 10:10 – Creating the App’s UI: Input Fields and Select Options 15:15 – Managing State for Amount, From, and To Currency Fields 17:10 – Handling User Input for the Amount 17:55 – Setting the 'From' and 'To' Currency Selection Fields 19:35 – Updating the Converted Amount Using Conditional Logic 20:10 – Fetching Currency Data When User Clicks the Button 25:15 – Key Considerations for Optimizing API Calls 26:50 – Fixing a Common Mistake in the App 27:30 – Debugging State Data with React Dev Tools 28:00 – Testing Conversion Across Different Currencies 29:35 – Download the Free Source Code
