Welcome to FinanceTracker, your go-to application for managing finances efficiently. This AI-powered tool helps you track your expenses, manage budgets, and gain insights into your financial habits. Built with modern technologies, FinanceTracker offers a seamless experience for users looking to take control of their finances.

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• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
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• AI-Powered Insights: Get personalized recommendations based on your spending habits.
• Real-Time Tracking: Monitor your expenses as they happen.
• Budget Management: Set budgets and track your progress.
• User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy an intuitive design that makes finance management easy.
• Secure Authentication: Protect your data with Firebase authentication.
• Data Storage: Store your financial data securely in Firebase.

FinanceTracker is built using the following technologies:

• JavaScript: The primary programming language for the application.
• React: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• Next.js: A React framework for server-side rendering and static site generation.
• Firebase: Used for authentication and real-time database management.
• AI Algorithms: Implemented for analyzing spending patterns and providing insights.

To get started with FinanceTracker, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GathogoG/FinanceTracker.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd FinanceTracker

3. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set Up Firebase:

   • Create a Firebase project.
   • Enable Firebase Authentication and Firestore.
   • Add your Firebase configuration to the project.

5. Run the Application:

   npm run dev

Your application should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

Once you have the application running, you can start tracking your finances. Here’s how to use some key features:

• Create an Account: Sign up using your email and password through the Firebase authentication system.
• Add Expenses: Navigate to the expenses section and input your transactions. You can categorize them for better tracking.
• Set Budgets: Define monthly budgets for different categories and monitor your spending against these budgets.
• View Insights: Access the insights section to see your spending patterns and get AI-generated recommendations.

For more detailed instructions, check the Releases section for downloadable files and updates.

We welcome contributions to FinanceTracker. To contribute:

1. Fork the Repository.
2. Create a New Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeature

3. Make Your Changes.
4. Commit Your Changes:

   git commit -m "Add some feature"

5. Push to the Branch:

   git push origin feature/YourFeature

6. Open a Pull Request.

Please ensure your code adheres to the existing style and includes appropriate tests.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

For any inquiries, feel free to reach out:

• GitHub: GathogoG
• Email: gathogo@example.com

Thank you for your interest in FinanceTracker. We hope this application helps you manage your finances effectively. For the latest updates and downloads, visit the Releases section.