/expense_tracker

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Expense Tracker App

An Expense Tracker app built using React Native and Expo to help users manage their expenses efficiently.

Features

  • Add, edit, and delete expenses
  • View expense history
  • Categorize expenses
  • Visualize spending trends
  • User authentication (if implemented)

Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/expense-tracker.git
cd expense-tracker

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

yarn install

OR

npm install

3️⃣ Start the Expo Development Server

expo start

This will launch the Metro Bundler. You can scan the QR code using the Expo Go app or run it on an emulator.

4️⃣ Running on a Specific Device

  • Android: expo run:android
  • iOS: expo run:ios (Mac & Xcode required)

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the required keys:

API_URL=https://your-api-endpoint.com
EXPO_PUBLIC_KEY=your-expo-public-key

Build & Deployment

To build the app for production:

expo build:android   # For Android APK
expo build:ios      # For iOS (requires Apple Developer account)

To publish the app:

expo publish

Troubleshooting

  • If you face issues with dependencies, try: 
    expo doctor
expo r -c
yarn start --reset-cache
  • For permission errors, ensure expo-permissions is correctly configured.
  • For crashes, check logs using: 
    expo diagnostics
expo logs

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. Please open an issue first to discuss changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Made with ❤️ using React Native & Expo 🚀