Building CryptoTrackX
A TypeScript Project for Tracking Cryptocurrency Prices and Portfolio
Hey there, Today, I'm excited to share with you the journey behind creating CryptoTrackX, a project aimed at simplifying the way you track cryptocurrency prices and manage your portfolio. With the power of TypeScript, Chart.js, Tailwind CSS, and the CoinGecko API, CryptoTrackX brings together real-time data visualization and portfolio management in one convenient platform.
Link : https://crypto-portfolio-l2it.vercel.app/
Tech Stack and Tools
To bring CrptoTrackX to life, I leveraged a combination of powerful technologies:
Typescript: As a statically typed superset of JavaScript, Typescript ensured robustness and maintainability throughout the development process.
Chart.js: This versatile charting library facilitated the creation of visually appealing line graphs and pie charts, essential for visualizing cryptocurrency prices and portfolio distributions.
Tailwind CSS: With its utility-first approach, Tailwind CSS enabled rapid UI development and ensured a sleek and responsive user interface.
CoinGecko API: Harnessing the wealth of data provided by CoinGecko API, CrptoTrackX seamlessly integrates real-time cryptocurrency prices and market information.
Getting Started with CryptoTrackX
The idea behind CryptoTrackX stemmed from the need for a user-friendly tool to monitor cryptocurrency prices and portfolio performance. Leveraging TypeScript for its strong typing system and Chart.js for dynamic data visualization, I embarked on this journey to build a comprehensive solution.
Fetching Data with Axios and CoinGecko API
To kick things off, I integrated Axios for making HTTP requests and tapped into the extensive data provided by the CoinGecko API. By leveraging endpoints like /coins/market and /coins/id/market_chart, CryptoTrackX seamlessly fetches real-time cryptocurrency data, enabling users to stay informed about price movements and market trends.
Dynamic Visualization with Chart.js
With the foundation laid, I delved into Chart.js to bring data to life through intuitive line graphs and pie charts.
The line chart in CrptoTrackX serves as a powerful tool for tracking cryptocurrency prices over time. Utilizing data obtained from the CoinGecko API, the line chart dynamically plots the price history of selected cryptocurrencies. Each data point on the chart represents the current price of the cryptocurrency at a specific point in time, providing users with valuable insights into market trends and fluctuations.
In CryptoTrackX's portfolio management feature, the pie chart offers users a visually compelling way to understand the composition of their cryptocurrency portfolio. Each segment of the pie chart represents a different cryptocurrency selected by the user. The label associated with each segment corresponds to the name of the cryptocurrency, providing clarity and context.
Portfolio Management
CryptoTrackX offers robust portfolio management, empowering users to track and manage their crypto holdings effortlessly. Users can select multiple currencies from dropdown menus populated with data from the /coins/market endpoint. Each selected currency is dynamically displayed with its current price and user-defined quantity.
The total portfolio worth is calculated dynamically based on the sum of each currency's value. This feature enhances user experience, facilitating informed decision-making and providing a comprehensive view of their investments.
Conclusion
In conclusion, CryptoTrackX represents a culmination of exploration, learning, and innovation in the realm of cryptocurrency tracking and portfolio management. Through the seamless integration of technologies like TypeScript, Chart.js, and Tailwind CSS, CryptoTrackX delivers an intuitive and feature-rich platform for cryptocurrency enthusiasts.