Stock Tracker Server

Description

Stock Tracker Server is a simple Java-based web application that provides a mock stock tracking interface.

Features

• Simple web interface for querying stock information
• Display of current stock price, change percentage, and trading volume
• Historical price chart using Chart.js
• Mock data for demonstration (currently includes AAPL and GOOGL)

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 15 or later
• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge recommended)

Installation and Running

1. Clone the repository or download the StockTrackerServer.java file.
2. Open a terminal or command prompt.
3. Navigate to the directory containing StockTrackerServer.java.
4. Compile the Java file:

Run the server:

java StockTrackerServer

6. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:8080.

Usage

1. Enter a stock symbol (e.g., AAPL or GOOGL) in the input field.
2. Click the "Get Stock Info" button.
3. View the displayed stock information and historical price chart.

Limitations

• This is a demo application with mock data.
• Only AAPL (Apple) and GOOGL (Google) stock symbols are available in the mock database.
• The server runs locally and is not suitable for production environments without modifications.

Customization

To add more stocks or modify existing ones, edit the initializeStockDatabase() method in the StockTrackerServer.java file.

Security Note

This server is intended for local use and demonstration purposes only. It does not implement any security measures and should not be exposed to the public internet.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome. Feel free to check issues page if you want to contribute.

Author

[JohnDev19]

Acknowledgments

• Chart.js for the interactive stock price charts
• Java HttpServer for the simple web server implementation