Expense Tracker MERN Stack App

Expense Tracker is a full-stack web application built using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack along with Redux Toolkit for state management. The app allows users to track their monthly expenses and categorize them into different categories such as Investment, Savings, and Expenses.

Features

Track monthly expenses
Categorize expenses into Investment, Savings, and Expenses
Add, edit, and delete expenses
View total expenses and expenses by category

Installation and Setup

To run the Expense Tracker app locally, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/MhaskeAditya42/exptracker.git

Install dependencies: Navigate into the project directory and install both frontend and backend dependencies:

cd expense-tracker
npm install       # Install frontend dependencies
cd server
npm install       # Install backend dependencies

Set up MongoDB:
- Make sure MongoDB is installed on your local machine.
- Create a MongoDB database and configure the connection string in server/config/db.js.
Run the backend server: In the server directory, run:
```
npm start
```
Run the frontend: In the root directory, run:
```
npm start
```
Access the app: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Expense Tracker app.

Usage

Add Expense:
- Click on the "Add Expense" button to add a new expense.
- Enter the expense details such as name, amount, and category.
- Click "Save" to add the expense.
View Expenses:
- Navigate to the dashboard to view your monthly expenses.
- Expenses will be categorized based on the selected category.
Edit or Delete Expense:
- Click on an expense to edit or delete it.
- Edit the expense details and click "Save" to update.
- Click "Delete" to remove the expense.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit pull requests or open issues if you encounter any problems or have suggestions for improvement.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.