The Linux Weatherman: Crafting Accurate Reports from Scratch

“Technology is the paintbrush of the 21st century, and we are the artists, creating our masterpiece one innovation at a time.” — Meagan Marie

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Installing Packages
• Code
• Conclusion

Introduction

Weather forecasting has always been a fascinating blend of science and technology. Imagine being able to create your very own weather forecast application using the power of Linux! Let’s embark on a journey to develop a custom weather forecast application from scratch. Let’s do this in step to step process.

In this blog, we will know about how to create a weather forecast application using Linux.

Installing Packages

First, we need to install we need to install Gnome Weather API. This is a GTK-based app that integrates very well with the Gnome desktop environment. With location services enabled, Gnome weather will auto-detect your location and display the weather.You can also select a location manually.

sudo apt install gnome-weather

• After, we need to install the Shull extension Open Weather that displays the latest weather data and weather forecast.

sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-weather

• Lastly, we need to install cURL to display weather in your terminal application and for API integration.

sudo apt install curl

• We will be using the API service of weather report. wttr.in

Code

In the terminal, create an empty shell script using nano command.Begin with the shebang line and then create a function climate which displays the weather report.

#!/bin/sh
climate(){
curl wttr.in
}

climate

This code displays the climate forecast using cURL and gnome . With the help of the website wttr.in by which it can access the weather in our current location. Don’t forget to change ti\he permissions to execute the file using the command:

chmod 777 file_name.sh

Conclusion

Creating a weather forecast application using Linux is a rewarding endeavor that combines technology, science, and creativity. By following this comprehensive guide, you’ve unlocked the power to predict weather patterns and explore the exciting intersection of programming and meteorology. Keep experimenting, learning, and enhancing your application as you delve deeper into the world of Linux development and weather forecasting.

happy coding…