
Budget & Expense Tracker
Objective:
To build a web application that helps users track their income, expenses, and budgets in real time. The app visualizes financial data and promotes better money management.
Technologies Used:
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Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (Chart.js for graphs)
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Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js
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Database: MySQL / MongoDB
Core Features:
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User Authentication
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Registration and login system
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Session-based access control to user-specific data
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Add Income & Expenses
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Users can add transactions (amount, type, category, date, description)
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Support for recurring entries (e.g., salary, rent)
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Budget Planning
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Set monthly or category-wise budget limits
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Track remaining budget against actual spending
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Visual Analytics Dashboard
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Pie charts for category-wise spending
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Line/bar graphs for income vs. expense over time
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Use Chart.js or Google Charts
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Category Management
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Users can create custom categories (e.g., groceries, transport, savings)
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Assign each transaction to a category
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Expense Alerts & Notifications
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Warn users when approaching or exceeding budget limits
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Optional email/SMS notification integration
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Data Filtering & Search
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View transactions by date range, amount, or category
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Export reports to CSV or PDF
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Mobile-Responsive Design
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Bootstrap layout works on phones and tablets
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Quick add buttons for fast transaction logging
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