Expense Tracker Pro

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📖 Introduction

Expense Tracker Pro is a powerful web application built on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) that simplifies personal finance management. Track your income and expenses with ease and gain insights into your financial habits!

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🌟 Features

• User Authentication: Secure login, registration, and password reset using JWT and bcrypt.
• Add Income: Easily add income and automatically update your balance.
• Add Expenses: Record expenses and keep your finances in check.
• View Transactions: Access a comprehensive history of all transactions.
• Edit/Delete Transactions: Modify or remove transactions as needed.
• Forgot/Reset Password: Secure email integration for password reset requests.

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⚙️ Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/DikshitaDas/ExpenseTrackerPro.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd ExpenseTrackerPro

3. Install the required dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables in a .env file:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongo_db_connection_string
   jwt_salt=your_jwt_secret
   

5. Start the server:

   npm start

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🛠️ Technologies Used

• Node.js: Backend environment to run JavaScript.
• Express.js: Framework for building robust APIs.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing user data and transactions.
• JWT: Secure authentication and session management.
• Nodemailer: For sending password reset emails.
• Bcrypt: For hashing user passwords securely.

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📋 API Endpoints

Auth Routes

Route	Method	Description
/register	POST	Register a new user
/login	POST	User login with JWT token
/forgotpw	POST	Request password reset
/resetpw	POST	Reset password with code

Transactions Routes

Route	Method	Description
/addIncome	POST	Add new income
/addExpense	POST	Add new expense
/	GET	View all transactions
/:transaction_id	DELETE	Delete a transaction

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🔮 Future Enhancements

• Data Visualization: Graphs to visualize spending patterns.

• Monthly Reports: Auto-generated reports summarizing expenses and income.

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📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.