BudgetBuddy

BudgetBuddy is a personal finance tracker that helps users manage expenses and savings effectively. Built with modern web technologies, it offers a seamless experience for tracking financial transactions and generating insightful reports.

Features

• Expense Tracking: Log daily expenses and categorize them for easy management.
• Savings Goals: Set and track savings goals with real-time updates.
• Data Visualization: Interactive charts and graphs to visualize your financial data.
• Secure Authentication: User accounts secured with Clerk authentication.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, Shadcn/ui, React, TypeScript
• State Management: React Query
• Backend: Prisma, PostgreSQL
• Authentication: Clerk
• Visualization: Recharts

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14.x or later)
• npm or yarn
• PostgreSQL (v12.x or later)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/BudgetBuddy.git
   cd BudgetBuddy

2. Install dependencies:

   Using npm:

   npm install

   Using yarn:

   yarn install

3. Setup the environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

   DATABASE_URL=postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/budgetbuddy
   NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_FRONTEND_API=<your_clerk_frontend_api>
   CLERK_API_KEY=<your_clerk_api_key>
   

   Replace the placeholders with your PostgreSQL and Clerk credentials.

4. Migrate the database:

   npx prisma migrate dev

5. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

   or

   yarn dev

   Your app should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Add Transactions: Navigate to the "Transactions" page to log new expenses or income.
• View Reports: Use the "Reports" page to visualize your spending and savings trends.
• Manage Account: Access the "Account" page to update your profile and manage your budget.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-branch-name
3. Make your changes and commit: git commit -m 'Add some feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-branch-name
5. Submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

Connect with me on social media:

• Twitter: @devhimanshuu
• LinkedIn: Himanshu Gupta
• Email: devhimanshuu@gmail.com
• Hashnode: TechSphere

Feel free to reach out if you have questions, suggestions, or just want to chat about BudgetBuddy

Happy coding! 🚀