Expense Tracker App

Overview

The Expense Tracker App is a mobile and desktop application developed using .NET MAUI that helps users manage their daily expenses efficiently. It allows users to record, categorize, and analyze their financial transactions with a user-friendly interface.

Features

• Cross-platform support (Android, iOS, Windows, macOS)
• User authentication (Sign up, login, and password reset)
• Expense tracking (Add, edit, and delete expenses)
• Categories management (Custom expense categories)
• Expense reports (View spending trends via charts and summaries)
• Dark mode support
• Cloud sync (Optional integration with cloud storage for data backup)

Technologies Used

• .NET MAUI (Multi-platform UI framework)
• SQLite (Local database for offline data storage)
• Entity Framework Core (For database operations)
• MVVM Architecture (Ensuring clean and maintainable code)
• Syncfusion / Microcharts (For data visualization, if used)

Installation Guide

Prerequisites

• Install .NET SDK 7.0 or later
• Install Visual Studio 2022 with MAUI workload
• Ensure Android/iOS emulators or physical devices are available for testing

Steps to Run

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jalalgorithm/ExpenseTrackerApp.git
   cd ExpenseTrackerApp

2. Open the project in Visual Studio 2022.
3. Restore dependencies:

   dotnet restore

4. Build and run the project:

   dotnet build
   dotnet maui run android  # For Android
   dotnet maui run windows  # For Windows

Usage Guide

1. Sign up/Login to access your expense dashboard.
2. Add new expenses by specifying the category, amount, and date.
3. View reports to analyze your spending habits.
4. Edit or delete transactions as needed.
5. Enable sync to back up your data online (if cloud sync is enabled).

Contribution

If you’d like to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (feature-name).
3. Commit and push your changes.
4. Submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For questions or feedback, reach out via:

• Email: temitomzi@gmail.com
• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/yourusername/ExpenseTrackerApp/issues