GitPeek App Release

[hoangsonww]

The GitPeek App

Description

The GitPeek App is a sleek, user-friendly web application designed to provide quick and comprehensive information about any GitHub user. Simply type in a GitHub username, and get instant access to a variety of data including bio, follower count, repository information, and much more, presented in an elegant and readable format. This app is built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring a lightweight and responsive user experience.

Features

• User Search: Easily search for any GitHub user by typing the username into the search bar.
• Comprehensive User Data: View detailed information including bio, follower count, following count, repository information, location, company, and much more.
• Top Repositories: Discover a user’s top repositories sorted by the number of stars.
• Dark Mode: Switch between light and dark themes for optimal readability.
• User History: Quickly access previously searched users.
• User Not Found Page: Get instant feedback when a searched user is not found, with an option to navigate back to the main page.
• About Page: Learn more about The GitPeek App, including its purpose and functionalities.

How to Use

1. Search for a User

   • Type a GitHub username into the search bar and press enter.
   • The app will display detailed information about the user.

2. View User Repositories

   • The user’s top repositories are displayed at the bottom of the user card.

3. Navigate to About Page

   • Click the "About" button below the user card to learn more about the app.

4. Toggle Dark Mode

   • Click the "Toggle Dark Mode" button at the top of the page to switch between light and dark themes.

5. View Recent Users

   • Recently searched users are displayed at the bottom for quick access.

6. User Not Found

   • If the app cannot find the entered username, it will display a "User not found" message with a button to return to the main page.

GitHub API Note

This app uses the GitHub API to fetch user data. The API has a rate limit of 60 requests per hour for unauthenticated users (based on IP address). If you encounter any issues with the app, please wait for a few minutes before trying again.

Local Development

Prerequisites

• A modern web browser.
• A text editor for editing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Steps

1. Clone this repository or download the ZIP file.

   • git clone https://github.com/hoangsonww/The-GitPeek-App.git

2. Navigate to the project directory.

   • cd The-GitPeek-App

3. Open the index.html file in your web browser.

4. To view different users, type a GitHub username into the search bar and press enter.

5. Explore other features like dark mode, about page, and user history.

Technologies Used

• HTML5: For structuring the web content.
• CSS3: For styling the web content.
• JavaScript: For adding interactive features and fetching data from the GitHub API.

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Contributions

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to check issues page or open pull requests.

Enjoy using The GitPeek App! 💻🚀