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PennyWise

PennyWise is a Django-based web application designed to help users manage their finances effectively. This application provides various features including expense tracking, budget management, and financial analysis.

Features

  • Expense Tracking: Log your daily expenses with ease.
  • Budget Management: Set and monitor budgets for different categories.
  • Financial Analysis: Visualize your spending patterns and analyze your financial health.
  • User Authentication: Secure login and registration system using Django's built-in authentication.
  • Custom User Model: Utilizes a custom user model for enhanced user management.
  • API Interactions: Implements RESTful APIs for data interaction, including POST and GET requests.
  • Class-Based Views: Uses Django's class-based views (CBVs) for structured and efficient view management.
  • Model-Based Views: Incorporates Django's model-based views to interact with database models efficiently.

Technologies Used

  • Python: Programming language used for backend logic.
  • Django: Web framework for rapid development and clean design.
  • MySQL: Database management system for storing application data.
  • HTML/CSS: Frontend development for user interface and styling.
  • JavaScript: Used for frontend interactivity and AJAX requests.

Installation

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8+
  • Django 3.2+
  • MySQL

Steps

  1. Clone the repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/Mehnaz2004/PennyWise_Django.git
cd PennyWise_Django
  2. Create a virtual environment and activate it: 
    python -m venv env
source env/bin/activate   # On Windows use `env\Scripts\activate`
  3. Install the required packages: 
    pip install -r requirements.txt
  4. Set up the database: 
    python manage.py makemigrations
python manage.py migrate
  5. Create a superuser: 
    python manage.py createsuperuser
  6. Run the development server: 
    python manage.py runserver
  7. Open your browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to see the application in action.

Usage

  • Register for a new account or log in with existing credentials.
  • Navigate through the dashboard to add expenses, set budgets, and view financial analysis.
  • Use the profile section to update personal details and manage account settings.

Contact

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out:

  • GitHub: Mehnaz2004
  • LinkedIn: Mehnaz Ali