Expense Tracker is a web application designed to help users track their expenses and manage their finances. This project utilizes various technologies, including React, MongoDB, Express, Node.js, Chart.js, and Axios. With Expense Tracker, users can record their expenses, view insightful charts, and gain a better understanding of their spending habits.
Managing personal finances is essential for financial stability and growth. Expense Tracker simplifies this process by offering an intuitive interface to track expenses and analyze spending patterns. Users can record their daily expenses, categorize them, and view graphical representations to visualize their financial data.
Expense Tracker comes with the following key features:
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Expense Recording: Users can log their expenses by providing details such as the date, category, description, and amount spent.
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Expense Categories: Expenses can be categorized into different groups (e.g., food, transportation, entertainment) for better organization.
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Data Visualization: Interactive charts powered by Chart.js allow users to view their spending patterns and expense distribution over time.
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Filtering and Sorting: Users can easily filter and sort their expenses based on date, category, or amount.
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User Authentication: Secure user authentication is implemented using various strategies (e.g., JWT) to protect user data.
Expense Tracker is built using the following technologies:
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React: A popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
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MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing expense and user data.
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Express: A web application framework for Node.js, used to create the server-side application.
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Node.js: A JavaScript runtime environment used for server-side development.
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Chart.js: A JavaScript library for creating interactive charts and graphs.
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Axios: A promise-based HTTP client for making API requests.
To set up the Expense Tracker project locally, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone <repository_url> - Navigate to the project directory:
cd ExpenseTracker - Install dependencies:
npm install - Set up the environment variables for the server, including database connection details and authentication configurations.
- Start the development server:
npm start
After setting up the project and starting the development server, you can access the Expense Tracker application through your web browser. The homepage will display an expense recording form, where you can input your expenses. Additionally, you can explore various sections of the application to view charts, filter expenses, and manage your financial data.
We welcome contributions to the Expense Tracker project. If you find any issues or want to add new features, please open a pull request or submit an issue in the repository. Before contributing, make sure to read the contribution guidelines.
The Expense Tracker project is licensed under the MIT License, which allows you to use, modify, and distribute the code freely. However, make sure to check the license file for detailed information.
Happy Expense Tracking!