GorillaNews

GorillaNews is a React web application that displays news articles sourced from the NewsAPI website. This application utilizes React, React Router, and other technologies to create a seamless news browsing experience. With GorillaNews, users can stay updated with the latest news articles in various categories.

Features

• News Categories: Browse news articles from different categories such as business, technology, entertainment, health, and more.
• Infinite Scroll: Utilizes the react-infinite-scroll-component package for infinite scrolling, allowing users to scroll endlessly through news articles, providing a seamless browsing experience.
• Loading Bar: Utilizes the react-top-loading-bar package. A loading bar indicates the progress of fetching news articles, ensuring users are aware of ongoing data retrieval.
• Responsive Design: GorillaNews is designed to be responsive, providing an optimal viewing experience across different devices and screen sizes.

Installation

To run GorillaNews locally on your machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GivenBY/GorillaNews.git
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd GorillaNews
   

3. Create a .env.local File: Create a file named .env.local in the project directory and add your NewsAPI key:

   REACT_APP_NEWS_API="your_api_key_here"
   

   Replace "your_api_key_here" with your actual NewsAPI key. This step is necessary to enable data retrieval.

4. Install Dependencies:

   npm install
   

5. Start the Development Server:

   npm start
   

   The application should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

Usage

Customize the application further to fit your specific needs. You can modify the styling, add new features, or enhance the existing functionality as desired.

Contributing

Contributions to GorillaNews are welcome! If you find a bug or have a suggestion for improvement, please create an issue or submit a pull request. Your feedback and contributions help make this project better for everyone.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute the code as per the license terms.