README.md

React Leaflet Map Application

This is a React application that displays a responsive, interactive map using Leaflet and Material UI for styling. The map shows polling places in St. Louis County, with custom markers representing voter counts based on data fetched from a GeoJSON API.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • Running the Application
• Folder Structure
• How It Works
• Deployment
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Interactive map centered on St. Louis County, MO
• Displays polling places with color-coded markers:
  • Green: Low voter count (< 25)
  • Yellow: Medium voter count (25 - 49)
  • Red: High voter count (>= 50)
• Custom popups with polling place details, including a link to Google Maps
• Responsive design using Material UI, ensuring the map adapts to different screen sizes

Technologies Used

• React: Frontend framework
• Leaflet: For mapping functionality
• Material UI: For responsive UI design
• JavaScript (ES6): Main programming language
• GeoJSON: Data format for fetching and displaying geographical data

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or later)
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-directory>

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

Running the Application

1. Start the development server:

   npm start
   # or
   yarn start

2. Open your browser and go to: http://localhost:3000

The map should load with polling place data displayed as markers.

Folder Structure