Expenses Tracker (MERN Stack App)

Description:

The Expenses Tracker is a full-stack application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). This project enables users to manage their expenses efficiently by tracking and visualizing their spending patterns.

This hands-on project is an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of developing a full-stack application, managing state in React, and handling API interactions using Express and MongoDB.

Features:

• Expense Management: Add, view, and delete expense records easily.
• Real-Time Updates: Dynamic and responsive UI for a seamless experience.
• Backend API Integration: Secure and efficient RESTful API for data operations.
• Database Persistence: All data is stored in MongoDB for easy access and retrieval.
• Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with modern web browsers.
• Modular Code Structure: Clear separation between front-end and back-end components.

Requirements:

• Node.js: Latest stable version.
• MongoDB: For database management.
• npm: For package management.

Instructions:

Step 1: Clone the Repository
Clone the project repository from GitHub:

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git clone https://github.com/your-username/ExpensesTracker_MERN_Stack_App.git cd ExpensesTracker_MERN_Stack_App

Step 2: Set Up the Server

1. Navigate to the server folder:

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   cd server

2. Install dependencies:

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   npm install

3. Start the server:

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   npm start

Step 3: Set Up the Client

1. Open a new terminal and navigate to the client folder:

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   cd client

2. Install dependencies:

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   npm install

3. Start the React development server:

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   npm start

Step 4: Access the Application

• Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to interact with the application.