Installation Instructions

Backend Setup

Follow the steps below to set up and run the backend server for the Expense Tracker application:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Clone the repository from GitHub to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/Codinglone/tf-expense-tracker-backend.git

Step 2: Navigate to the Backend Directory

Change to the backend directory:

cd tf-expense-tracker-backend

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Install all required dependencies using npm:

npm install

Step 4: Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root of the backend directory and add the following environment variables:

PORT=5000
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/expense-tracker
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key

• Replace your_jwt_secret_key with a strong, secure key for JWT authentication.

Step 5: Start the Development Server

Run the following command to start the backend server in development mode:

npm run dev

Backend API

• The backend API will be available at: http://localhost:5000/api
• API documentation is accessible at: http://localhost:5000/api-docs

For additional details or troubleshooting, refer to the project documentation or contact the development team.