Drinks-Info

This console application provides users with information about various drink categories and their respective drinks. It fetches data from "The Cocktail DB" API (http://www.thecocktaildb.com/api/json/v1/1) to display categories, drinks, and drink details.

How to Use:

1. Installation:

   • Clone or download the application from the repository.

2. Requirements:

   • .NET Core SDK installed on your machine.

3. Running the Application:

   • Navigate to the root directory of the application in your terminal or command prompt.
   • Run the command dotnet run to start the application.

4. Functionality:

   • Upon running the application, users will be presented with a list of drink categories.
   • Users can select a category of drinks.
   • Once a category is selected, the application will display a list of drinks within that category.
   • Users can choose a specific drink to view its details.
   • Drink details include the name, category, type, glassware, ingredients, and instructions for preparation.

5. User Input Validation:

   • The application validates user input to ensure that entered categories and drink IDs are valid.

Files:

• Program.cs:

  • Entry point of the application. It initializes user input.

• DrinksService.cs:

  • Handles API requests to retrieve categories, drinks by category, and drink details.

• TableVisualisation.cs:

  • Provides functionality to visualize data in a tabular format.

• UserInput.cs:

  • Manages user interaction, input validation, and navigation within the application.

• Validation.cs:

  • Contains methods for validating user input.

• Models Directory:

  • Contains class definitions for different data models used in the application.

Dependencies:

• RestSharp: Used for making HTTP requests to the API.
• Newtonsoft.Json: Utilized for deserializing JSON responses from the API.

Notes:

• The application relies on the availability and stability of "The Cocktail DB" API.
• Ensure a stable internet connection for the application to fetch data from the API successfully.
• Any changes to the API structure or endpoints may affect the application's functionality.
• Contributions and feedback are welcome. Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests.