donut-image-fetcher
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A lightweight Node.js library that allows developers to effortlessly fetch and display random donut images from Pixabay.
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🍩 Donut Image Fetcher
Donut Image Fetcher is a lightweight Node.js library that allows developers to effortlessly fetch and display random donut images from Pixabay. Whether you're building a fun web app, need placeholder images, or just love donuts, this library provides an easy way to integrate delicious-looking donut images into your projects.
Table of Contents
Features
- Simple Integration: Easily fetch and insert donut images into your web application.
- Two Main Methods: Choose between automatically inserting the image into an HTML element or manually fetching the image URL.
- Lightweight: Minimal dependencies ensure that the library is lightweight and fast.
- Powered by Pixabay: Uses Pixabay's free image API to provide a vast collection of high-quality donut images.
Getting Started
Obtain a Pixabay API Key
To use Donut Image Fetcher, you must first obtain an API key from Pixabay. This key allows you to access their free image database.
- Sign Up: Visit Pixabay and sign up for a free account if you don't already have one.
- Get Your API Key: After signing up, you'll be provided with an API key. Make sure to keep this key safe, as you'll need it to use the Donut Image Fetcher library.
Installation
Install the donut-image-fetcher library via npm:
npm install donut-image-fetcherUsage
Automatically Insert a Random Donut Image
The insertDonutImage() function allows you to automatically insert a random donut image into an HTML element by specifying the element's ID.
Example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Product Page</title>
<script type="module">
import { insertDonutImage } from 'donut-image-fetcher';
window.onload = function() {
insertDonutImage('donut-image', 'YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY'); // Replace with your Pixabay API key
};
</script>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Our Delicious Product</h1>
<img id="donut-image" alt="Delicious Donut">
</body>
</html>Fetch a Donut Image URL Directly
If you prefer to handle the image URL yourself, use getDonutUrl():
import { getDonutUrl } from 'donut-image-fetcher';
getDonutUrl('YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY').then(url => {
console.log('Random Donut Image URL:', url);
// Use the URL in your application
});API Reference
getDonutUrl(apiKey)
Fetches a random donut image URL from Pixabay.
Parameters:
- apiKey (string): Your Pixabay API key.
Returns:
- Promise: A promise that resolves to the image URL.
Example:
import { getDonutUrl } from 'donut-image-fetcher';
getDonutUrl('YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY').then(url => {
console.log('Random Donut Image URL:', url);
});insertDonutImage(elementId, apiKey)
Inserts a random donut image into an HTML element by its ID.
Parameters:
- elementId (string): The ID of the HTML element where the image will be inserted.
- apiKey (string): Your Pixabay API key.
Returns:
- Promise
Example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Product Page</title>
<script type="module">
import { insertDonutImage } from 'donut-image-fetcher';
window.onload = function() {
insertDonutImage('donut-image', 'YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY'); // Replace with your Pixabay API key
};
</script>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Our Delicious Product</h1>
<img id="donut-image" alt="Delicious Donut">
</body>
</html>Examples
Example 1: Simple HTML Integration
Use donut-image-fetcher in a simple HTML file to automatically insert a random donut image.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Simple Donut Image</title>
<script type="module">
import { insertDonutImage } from 'donut-image-fetcher';
window.onload = function() {
insertDonutImage('donut', 'YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY'); // Replace with your API key
};
</script>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Enjoy Your Donut!</h1>
<img id="donut" alt="Donut Image">
</body>
</html>Example 2: Using with Express.js
Integrate donut-image-fetcher into an Express.js application to serve a page with a random donut image.
const express = require('express');
const { getDonutUrl } = require('donut-image-fetcher');
const app = express();
app.set('view engine', 'ejs');
app.get('/donut', async (req, res) => {
const donutUrl = await getDonutUrl('YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY'); // Replace with your API key
res.render('donut', { donutUrl });
});
app.listen(3000, () => {
console.log('Server is running on http://localhost:3000');
});EJS Template (donut.ejs):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Donut Image</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Here's Your Random Donut!</h1>
<img src="<%= donutUrl %>" alt="Random Donut Image">
</body>
</html>Error Handling
The library provides basic error handling. If an image cannot be fetched or an element cannot be found, errors will be logged to the console.
Example:
import { insertDonutImage } from 'donut-image-fetcher';
insertDonutImage('non-existent-element', 'YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY')
.catch((error) => {
console.error('Failed to insert donut image:', error);
});Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you find a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.
How to Contribute
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch (
git checkout -b feature/your-feature). - Commit your changes (
git commit -am 'Add new feature'). - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/your-feature). - Open a Pull Request.
Support
If you have any questions or need support, feel free to open an issue on the GitHub repository.
License
This library is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.