Hebrew Date Converter

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Features
3. Technologies Used
4. Getting Started
5. Usage
6. Acknowledgments

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Introduction

The Hebrew Date Converter is a React-based application that converts Gregorian dates into Hebrew calendar dates and displays user-submitted messages alongside their associated dates. The project demonstrates the integration of a simple backend server with a React frontend for managing date-based messages.

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Features

• Converts timestamps into the Hebrew calendar format.
• Displays messages associated with specific Hebrew dates.
• Simple and user-friendly interface.
• Integration of backend and frontend for message management.

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Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, JavaScript, CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Styling: CSS modules

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine.
• A package manager like npm or yarn.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/hebrew-date-converter.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd hebrew-date-converter
   

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend folder:

   cd backend

2. Install backend dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the backend server:

   node server.js
   
   The backend will run on http://localhost:5000.
   

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend folder:

   cd ../frontend

2. Install frontend dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the frontend development server:

   npm start
   

The app will be available at http://localhost:3000.

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Usage

1. Open the app in your browser at http://localhost:3000.

2. Enter a Gregorian date in the input field (e.g., 2024-12-04).

3. Click Convert to send the request to the backend to convert the Gregorian date into the Hebrew date.

4. View the Hebrew date displayed on the screen.

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Acknowledgments

• Hebcal API: Used for converting Gregorian dates to Hebrew calendar dates.
• React Documentation: For providing the framework and tools for building the frontend.