Expense Buddy is a simple and intuitive expense tracking application designed to help you manage your finances effortlessly. Whether you're tracking personal expenses or managing a budget for a project, Expense Buddy has got you covered.

Our website is hosted on Expense Buddy

• Expense Tracking: Easily log your expenses on the go with clean card representation.
• Visual Reports: Gain insights into your spending habits with visual charts and graphs.
• Multi-Platform: Access Expense Buddy from your desktop, tablet, or smartphone for convenience.
• Reminders: Set reminders for recurring expenses to ensure you never miss a payment.
• Real-Time Social Interaction: Communicate with other users by adding them in their friend List.

• Node.js installed
• MongoDB account (for database storage)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/smt96700/CodeSangamProject.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd CodeSangamProject
   cd backend
   npm i
   npm run dev
   
   cd..
   cd frontend_V
   npm i
   npm run dev
   

3. Create a .env file in the backend directory having three environment variables : PORT, MONGO_URI (your connection string) and a SECRET variable (String for token generation).

4. In the same directory, in server.js file, write your frontend localhost address in the Socket CORS-ORIGIN Field

The application should now be running locally. Visit http://localhost:5173 in your web browser to access Expense Buddy.

1. Create an account or log in if you already have one.

   • If you're new to Expense Buddy, click on the "Sign Up" button and follow the registration process. If you already have an account, simply log in using your credentials.

2. Start adding your expenses and categorize them accordingly.

   • Once logged in, navigate to the "Add Expense" section. Enter the details of your expense, including the amount, category, and any additional notes. This helps in organizing your spending.

3. Set up budgets and track your spending habits over time.

   • Visit the "Budgets" section to define monthly or project-based budgets. This feature assists in managing your expenses by providing a clear overview of your financial goals.

4. Explore visual reports to gain insights into your financial patterns.

   • Head to the "Reports" or "Analytics" section to view visual representations of your spending patterns. Charts and graphs offer a quick understanding of where your money is going, helping you make informed financial decisions.

If you'd like to contribute to Expense Buddy, we welcome your input! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.

   • Click on the "Fork" button at the top-right corner of the GitHub page to create your copy of the repository.

2. Create a new branch for your feature:

   git checkout -b feature-name