Python Projects

Created by Jose Sandoval

This repository contains my first GitHub project, built using Python on macOS Monterey. My first file: 'hello.py' - prints a message confirming my setup is complete.

Expense Tracker (Python)

A simple yet powerful expense tracking app built in Python.
All 9 menu options are fully functional — from adding expenses to visualizing category charts.

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🧾 Features

1. Add Expense – Quickly add new expenses with category and amount.
2. View All Expenses – See all recorded entries with timestamps.
3. Delete Expense – Remove specific expenses from your list.
4. View by Category – Filter your expenses by category.
5. Totals by Category – Summarize total spending per category.
6. Totals by Month (NEW) – See totals grouped by month (YYYY-MM).
7. Exit – Gracefully close the tracker.
8. Filter by Month – Filter expenses for a specific month.
9. Chart by Category – View spending breakdowns visually (uses matplotlib if installed, or ASCII fallback).

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⚙️ Installation & Usage

1. Clone this repository

   git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/expense_tracker.git
   cd expense_tracker