Module Checkpoint

Task

Make sure WeatherNow is in a clean state before we start connecting the weather service.

Check your app

Run the development server and confirm that the welcome screen still loads.

Then verify:

• The WeatherNow interface renders correctly.
• The project starts without a build error.
• Your local .env file exists.
• Your API key is not committed to the repository.
• You understand the path from a city search to current weather and forecast data.

Why this matters

The next module changes the app from a prepared interface into a data-driven weather application. Starting from a verified baseline makes it much easier to identify problems when the API is introduced.

Checkpoint

Module 1 complete — WeatherNow is running, the project is prepared, and you are ready to connect real weather data.