[Task]: Real-Time Currency Converter

[hari2k7]

[ISSUE FORM] Pre-Submission Checks

• I have searched the existing issues and confirmed this request has not been raised already.
• I am willing to work on this issue if needed.

[ISSUE FORM] Contribution Program

GSSoC 2026

[ISSUE FORM] Difficulty Level

Advanced

[ISSUE FORM] Requested Project or Task

Real-Time Currency Converter

[ISSUE FORM] Problem Description

The repository currently includes many beginner and intermediate React projects, but it lacks a real-world financial utility application.

A Real-Time Currency Converter would help contributors learn:

• API integration in React applications.
• Handling asynchronous data fetching.
• Managing application state using React Hooks.
• Building responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Working with real-time data updates.

This project would add a practical utility that users can use for everyday currency conversions while strengthening core React development skills.

[ISSUE FORM] Expected Solution or Scope

The project should include:

• Input field for entering an amount.
• Dropdown to select source currency.
• Dropdown to select target currency.
• Real-time currency conversion using a public exchange rate API.
• Display of current exchange rates.
• Currency swap functionality.
• Loading and error handling states.
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop devices.
• Clean and modern UI using React and Tailwind CSS.

Optional enhancements:

• Conversion history.
• Favorite currencies.
• Dark mode support.
• Searchable currency list.

[ISSUE FORM] Resources or References

Public APIs:

• https://exchangerate.host/
• https://open.er-api.com/
• https://www.exchangerate-api.com/

Reference Applications:

• XE Currency Converter
• Google Currency Converter

[ISSUE FORM] Additional Context

I would like to contribute this project under GSSoC 2026.

The project will focus on React fundamentals, API integration, state management, and responsive UI development. It will be a useful addition to the collection because it introduces contributors to working with external APIs and real-time data while building a practical application.

[Rishitajain11]

Hi, I'd like to work on this issue under GSSoC 2026. Please assign it to me.