Expense Management System

A full-stack web application designed to help users track and manage their expenses efficiently. Built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB on the backend, and a client-side interface for user interactions.

🚀 Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
• Expense Tracking: Add, edit, and delete expenses.
• Categorization: Organize expenses by categories.
• Dashboard: Visual representation of expenses over time.
• Responsive Design: Accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Environment Variables: Managed using .env file

📁 Project Structure

 Expense_Management_System/ 
      ├── client/ # Frontend files 
      ├── config/ # Configuration files (e.g., database connection)
      ├── controllers/ # Route handlers 
      ├── models/ # Mongoose models 
      ├── routes/ # API routes 
      ├── .env # Environment variables 
      ├── package.json # Project metadata and dependencies 
      └── server.js # Entry point of the application 

⚙️ Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Siddhant-78/Expense_Management_System.git
   cd Expense_Management_System
   

2. Install backend dependencies: npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following: PORT=5000 MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string

Start the server: npm start

Access the application:

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000.

🧪 API Endpoints POST /api/auth/register - Register a new user

POST /api/auth/login - Login user

GET /api/expenses - Retrieve all expenses

POST /api/expenses - Add a new expense

PUT /api/expenses/:id - Update an existing expense

DELETE /api/expenses/:id - Delete an expense

📌 Future Enhancements Budget Planning: Set monthly budgets and track adherence.

Expense Reports: Generate downloadable reports in PDF/CSV formats.

Notifications: Alert users for upcoming bills or budget limits.

Multi-Currency Support: Handle expenses in different currencies.

🤝 Contributing Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for any enhancements or bug fixes.

📄 License This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Developed by Siddhant-78