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-# React + Vite
 
-This template provides a minimal setup to get React working in Vite with HMR and some ESLint rules.
 
-Currently, two official plugins are available:
+# Currency Converter
+
+A simple and responsive currency converter application built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, configured with Vite. This application allows users to convert amounts from one currency to another and provides a user-friendly interface for seamless conversion.
+
+![Currency Converter]
+
+## Features
+
+- Real-time currency conversion
+- Swap button to quickly exchange the "From" and "To" currencies
+- User-friendly and responsive design
+- Easy to extend and maintain
+
+## Technologies Used
+
+- HTML
+- CSS
+- JavaScript
+- React
+- Vite
+
+## Getting Started
+
+Follow these instructions to get a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Make sure you have the following installed on your local machine:
+
+- Node.js
+- npm (Node Package Manager)
+
+### Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository to your local machine:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/aayush2761/currencyConverter.git
+```
+
+2. Navigate to the project directory:
+
+```bash
+cd currency-converter
+```
+
+3. Install the dependencies:
+
+```bash
+npm install
+```
+
+### Running the Application
+
+To run the application in development mode, use the following command:
+
+```bash
+npm run dev
+```
+
+Open [http://localhost:5173](http://localhost:5173) to view it in the browser.
+
+The page will reload if you make edits. You will also see any lint errors in the console.
+
+### Building for Production
+
+To build the app for production, use the following command:
+
+```bash
+npm run build
+```
+
+This will create an optimized production build in the `dist` folder.
+
+### Previewing the Production Build
+
+To preview the production build locally, use the following command:
+
+```bash
+npm run serve
+```
+
+Open [http://localhost:5000](http://localhost:5000) to view the production build in the browser.
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Enter the amount you want to convert in the "From" field.
+2. Select the currency type from the dropdown menu.
+3. Select the target currency type in the "To" field.
+4. Click the "Convert" button to see the conversion result.
+5. Use the "Swap" button to switch the "From" and "To" currencies quickly.
 
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