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