# 🌏 JP2US ShipCalc: Your Fair Shipping Cost Calculator 🚢

Welcome to **JP2US ShipCalc**, a Python desktop application designed to help online shoppers fairly allocate international shipping costs from Japan to the United States. This application simplifies the process of calculating shipping costs based on item price and weight using a hybrid calculation method.

## Table of Contents
1. [Features](#features)
2. [Installation](#installation)
3. [Usage](#usage)
4. [Technologies Used](#technologies-used)
5. [Contributing](#contributing)
6. [License](#license)
7. [Support](#support)

## Features

- **Fair Cost Allocation**: Calculate shipping costs based on item weight and price.
- **User-Friendly Interface**: Designed with a simple and clean layout using Tkinter.
- **Hybrid Calculation Method**: Combines various methods for more accurate estimates.
- **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Built with PyInstaller, ensuring it runs smoothly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- **Lightweight**: The app does not require heavy resources, making it accessible on older machines.

## Installation

To install **JP2US ShipCalc**, follow these steps:

1. **Download the latest release** from the [Releases page](https://github.com/LucNgossinga/jp2us-shipcalc/releases).
2. **Extract the files** from the downloaded zip archive.
3. **Run the application**:
   - On Windows, double-click the `shipcalc.exe` file.
   - On macOS and Linux, open the terminal and navigate to the extracted folder, then run `./shipcalc`.

## Usage

Using the **JP2US ShipCalc** is straightforward:

1. **Open the application**.
2. **Input the item price** and **weight** in the designated fields.
3. **Select the shipping method** from the available options.
4. Click on **Calculate** to view the estimated shipping cost.
5. Review the breakdown of costs to understand how the total is derived.

![Shipping Calculation Example](https://example.com/shipping-calculation-screenshot.png)

## Technologies Used

This project utilizes the following technologies:

- **Python**: The primary programming language.
- **Tkinter**: For creating the desktop application's user interface.
- **PyInstaller**: To package the app for distribution across different operating systems.
- **EMS**: To ensure efficient international shipping methods are considered.
- **Logistics Algorithms**: For precise cost calculation based on weight and price.

## Contributing

We welcome contributions to **JP2US ShipCalc**! Here’s how you can help:

1. **Fork the repository**.
2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature-branch`).
3. Make your changes and commit them (`git commit -m 'Add some feature'`).
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature-branch`).
5. Open a pull request to discuss your changes.

Please make sure to follow our coding standards and guidelines while contributing.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Support

For any issues or support, please check the [Issues](https://github.com/LucNgossinga/jp2us-shipcalc/issues) section of the repository. You can also reach out through discussions or submit feature requests.

To stay updated with the latest releases, visit our [Releases](https://github.com/LucNgossinga/jp2us-shipcalc/releases) page.

## Topics Covered

- **Allocation**: Understanding how costs are divided fairly.
- **Desktop App**: A focus on creating a user-friendly experience.
- **EMS**: Exploring the most efficient shipping options.
- **Japan**: Centering our application on Japan-to-US shipping.
- **Logistics**: Delving into the logistics behind shipping calculations.
- **PyInstaller**: Ensuring seamless application packaging.
- **Python**: Leveraging Python for application development.
- **Shipping Calculator**: Providing an accurate tool for cost estimation.
- **Shopping**: Supporting online shoppers in making informed decisions.

## Acknowledgements

We thank all contributors and users for supporting **JP2US ShipCalc**. Your feedback is essential for us to improve and expand our features. Special thanks to the open-source community for the libraries and tools that make this project possible.

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We invite you to join our community and contribute to making **JP2US ShipCalc** an even better tool for online shoppers. Happy shopping and safe shipping!