The Heroes

Welcome to The Heroes! This is an open-source project that showcases a website of superheroes, leveraging the Marvel API and built using the Vite framework. This project is created for the HackClub Arcade.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Acknowledgements

Introduction

The Heroes is a web application that allows users to explore various superheroes from the Marvel universe. The project aims to provide a fun and interactive way to learn about different superheroes, their powers, and their stories.

Features

• Marvel API Integration: Fetches data about superheroes directly from the Marvel API.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• Search Functionality: Easily search for your favorite superheroes.
• Detailed Information: View detailed information about each superhero, including their powers, history, and more.

Installation

To get started with the project, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/the-heroes.git
   cd the-heroes

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up Marvel API:

   • Obtain your API key from the Marvel Developer Portal.
   • Create a .env file in the root directory and add your API key:

     VITE_MARVEL_PUBLIC_KEY = "your_api_key_here"
     VITE_MARVEL_PRIVATE_KEY = "your_api_key_here"

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

Usage

Once the development server is running, you can access the application at http://localhost:3000. Use the search bar to find your favorite superheroes and explore their profiles.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add your commit message"

5. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Create a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgements

• Thanks to Marvel for providing the API.
• Special thanks to HackClub Arcade for the inspiration and support.

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Happy coding! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.