Expense Tracker

Building an Efficient Expense Tracking Tool

Managing finances effectively requires clear insight into spending patterns. The Expense Tracker application aims to provide a simple yet powerful tool for users to monitor their expenses.

The Challenge

The primary goal is to develop a user-friendly and secure web application that allows users to:

• Register and log in securely.
• Add, view, edit, and delete their expense records (Core functionality to be implemented).
• Visualize spending patterns (Future enhancement).
• Access the application seamlessly across different devices.

The Solution

Leveraging the power of Next.js and Firebase, I built the Expense Tracker as a modern, performant web application. Key technologies and architectural decisions included:

• Next.js: Chosen for its server-side rendering capabilities, excellent developer experience, and built-in routing.
• React: For building reusable UI components and ensuring a smooth, interactive user experience.
• TypeScript: To enhance code maintainability and reduce errors through static typing.
• Tailwind CSS: For rapid and consistent styling, allowing for a visually appealing and responsive design.
• Firebase: Used for backend services including Firestore database (planned) and Authentication, simplifying backend development.
• Modern UI Components: Utilizing components from libraries like Shadcn/ui to ensure a polished and professional look and feel.
• User Authentication: A secure authentication flow was developed using Firebase Authentication.

Key Features

• User Authentication: Secure signup and login functionality using Firebase Authentication.
• Protected Routes: Ensures that only authenticated users can access the main application features.
• Responsive Design: Ensuring the application is fully accessible and functional on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices using Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui.
• (Planned) Expense Management: Core functionality for adding, viewing, and managing expenses.