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Expense Tracker with AI-Powered Advice

This wiki provides an overview of the "Expense Tracker" application, a web application designed to help users manage their finances effectively.

Key Features:

Expense Tracking: Users can easily input and track their income and expenses.
Budgeting: Set and manage budgets for various categories (e.g., groceries, rent, entertainment).
AI-Powered Advice: Leverage the power of OpenAI to receive personalized financial advice based on spending patterns and budget goals.
Visualizations: Track spending trends and budget progress through interactive charts and graphs.
User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and easy-to-use interface with a clean and modern design.

License:

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

Contact:

For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at [email protected]

This is a basic template, and you can customize it further to include:

Architecture diagrams: Visual representations of the application's components.
Deployment instructions: How to deploy the application to a server (e.g., Heroku, Vercel).
API documentation: If your application includes a public API.
Roadmap: Planned future features and improvements.
Troubleshooting guide: Common issues and their solutions.

Remember to keep the wiki concise, informative, and easy to navigate for users. Expense Tracker with AI - GitHub Wiki

1. Introduction

Project Overview:
- Briefly describe the Expense Tracker app and its core functionalities (e.g., track income and expenses, generate budgets, provide AI-powered financial advice).
- Highlight the key benefits for users (e.g., improve financial literacy, make informed spending decisions, achieve financial goals).
Project Goals:
- Outline the main objectives of the project, such as user experience, data security, and scalability.
Target Audience:
- Define the target audience for the app (e.g., individuals, small businesses, students).

2. Features

Core Features:
- Income Tracking:
  - Add income sources (e.g., salary, freelance work, investments).
  - Track income streams over time.
- Expense Tracking:
  - Categorize expenses (e.g., food, rent, transportation, entertainment).
  - Add recurring expenses.
  - Track expenses using various methods (e.g., manual entry, receipts, bank integrations).
- Budgeting:
  - Set monthly/weekly budgets for different categories.
  - Track budget progress and identify areas for improvement.
- AI-Powered Advice:
  - Generate personalized financial advice based on spending patterns and budget goals.
  - Receive suggestions for optimizing expenses and saving money.
Advanced Features (if applicable):
- Investment Tracking: Track investments and analyze portfolio performance.
- Financial Goal Setting: Set and track financial goals (e.g., saving for a down payment, paying off debt).
- Reporting and Analytics: Generate insightful reports and visualizations of spending habits.
- Integrations: Integrate with third-party financial services (e.g., bank accounts, credit cards).

3. Technology Stack

Frontend:
- React/Next.js (or similar) for building the user interface.
- CSS framework (e.g., Tailwind CSS, Material UI) for styling.
Backend:
- Node.js with Express.js or a similar framework.
- Database (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) to store user data.
AI Integration:
- OpenAI API for generating financial advice.
Other Technologies:
- Cloud hosting (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Heroku)
- Version control (Git)
- Testing framework (e.g., Jest, Mocha)

4. Architecture

High-level overview of the application architecture:
- How different components interact (frontend, backend, database, AI API).
- Data flow and user interactions.
API endpoints (if applicable).

5. Installation and Setup

Prerequisites: List required software and dependencies.
Installation instructions: Step-by-step guide to set up the development environment and run the application locally.
Configuration: Explain how to configure environment variables (e.g., API keys).

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