REQUIRED PACKAGES

Node.js: You can download and install Node.js from nodejs.org

React: React is included as a dependency of the frontend project. You can install it globally using npm with the command

npm install -g create-react-app.

FinanceTracker Setup Instructions

Follow these steps to clone the FinanceTracker repository, set up the backend, and start the frontend:

1. Clone the Repository

First, clone the FinanceTracker repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/malcyb123/Financetracker.git

2. Start the Backend

Now, Navigate to the backend folder within the cloned repository (FinanceTracker)

cd Financetracker/backend

Then start the backend server by running:

node index.js

3. Start the Frontend

Navigate to the frontend folder

cd Financetracker/frontend

Run the command to install dependencies:

npm install

Then start the frontend server by running:

npm start

You can access the project at http://localhost:3000/