Personal Expense Tracker

A comprehensive mobile application for tracking personal expenses, managing budgets, and gaining insights into spending patterns. Built with React Native for cross-platform compatibility.

Project Status

🚧 Currently in Development - Beta version available for testing

Planned Features

Core Functionality

• Expense Logging: Quick and easy expense entry
• Category Management: Customizable expense categories
• Budget Tracking: Set and monitor monthly budgets
• Financial Insights: Spending analysis and trends
• Receipt Scanning: OCR integration for receipt processing

Advanced Features

• Multi-currency Support: Handle different currencies
• Cloud Sync: Cross-device synchronization
• Export Capabilities: PDF and CSV export options
• Goal Setting: Savings goals and progress tracking
• Smart Notifications: Budget alerts and reminders

Technical Architecture

Frontend (React Native)

• Cross-platform mobile application
• Native performance with JavaScript
• Responsive design for various screen sizes
• Offline-first architecture with local storage

Backend (Firebase)

• Real-time database for data synchronization
• Authentication and user management
• Cloud storage for receipt images
• Serverless functions for processing

Data Management

• AsyncStorage for offline data persistence
• Real-time sync when online
• Conflict resolution for concurrent edits
• Data backup and recovery systems

Development Progress

✅ Completed

• Basic UI/UX design and wireframes
• Authentication system implementation
• Expense entry and category management
• Local data storage setup
• Basic charts and visualizations

🚧 In Progress

• Firebase integration and cloud sync
• Advanced analytics and insights
• Receipt scanning functionality
• Budget management features

📋 Planned

• Multi-currency support
• Export functionality
• Goal setting and tracking
• Notification system
• Beta testing and user feedback

Design Principles

• User-Centric: Simple and intuitive interface
• Privacy-First: Local data processing where possible
• Performance: Fast and responsive user experience
• Accessibility: Support for screen readers and accessibility features

Technical Challenges

• Offline Functionality: Ensuring app works without internet
• Data Synchronization: Handling conflicts in multi-device scenarios
• Receipt Processing: Accurate OCR for various receipt formats
• Performance: Optimizing for older mobile devices