Overview:

This project is a newsreader application that calls the HackerNews API. It was built using React, with additional technologies such as React Testing Library, Styled Components, Axios, and Memo. The goal of this application is to provide a better understanding of React. The project was created for a YouTube video tutorial, and contributions to the project are welcomed. It is important to note that accessibility features have not been incorporated into the application yet.

Features:

• Calls the HackerNews API to retrieve news articles
• Uses React Custom Hooks for efficient state management
• Applies Styled Components for flexible and reusable styling
• Utilizes Axios for easy HTTP requests
• Implements React Testing Library for thorough testing

Installation:

To install and run the application, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository using the command:

   git clone [repository-url]
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd [project-folder]
   

3. Install the required dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. Start the application:

   npm start
   

Summary:

This application is a newsreader built using React and various technologies. It utilizes the HackerNews API to fetch news articles and demonstrates the usage of React Custom Hooks, Styled Components, Axios, and React Testing Library. The project aims to provide a better understanding of React and its capabilities. It was created for a YouTube video tutorial, and contributions to the project are encouraged.