ContextCast

ContextCast is an elevated, easy-to-use weather app that takes your typical weather check to the next level with a bunch of awesome features like route based weather tracking!

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How we built it

I used the below tools:

  1. VS Code Editor
  2. Javascript for backend
  3. CSS/HTML for styling
  4. OpenWeatherAPI integration
  5. Node.js connecting backend and frontend
  6. Restrained and Restricted use of ChatGPT 4o, Base44 Free Version, and Gemini 2.5 Flash.

Challenges we ran into

  1. Connecting the front and backend took a while because I hadn't updated some of my dependencies.
  2. Wifi in the learning commons wasn't the best so I had to move around a lot during the Hacking Time.
  3. Environment setup

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  1. Making a fully functional prototype to show to the judges.
  2. Making an appealing layout.
  3. The vision in my mind coming to life in front of me!

What we learned

  1. To install all dependencies before starting full development cycle
  2. Watch a few more courses and apply skills with full-stack development
  3. HACKATHONS ARE FUN!! I met a lot of new people!

What's next for Untitled

  1. Finetuning and improved instructions for Gemini 2.5 API
  2. Add Voice functionality to the Assistant Page (Voice recognition and transcription APIs costed money so we avoided for MountainHouse Hacks)
  3. Use google maps API to provide a better visuals in the map graphics.

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