Description
The Personal Budget Manager is a complete full-stack financial management solution that implements the proven envelope budgeting method. This application helps users take control of their finances by dividing their budget into different spending categories and limiting spending to allocated amounts for each category.
Video Demo
See the Personal Budget Manager in action:
Key Features
- Envelope Budgeting System:
- Create and manage spending categories (envelopes)
- Set budget limits for each category
- Track spending against allocated amounts
- User-Friendly Interface:
- Clean, intuitive React-based frontend
- Interactive budget visualization
- Visual representation of budget allocation
- Secure Data Management:
- PostgreSQL database for reliable data persistence
- RESTful API with comprehensive CRUD operations
- API documentation with Swagger/OpenAPI
Tech Stack
- Frontend:
- React.js for dynamic user interface
- Modern CSS for responsive design
- Deployed on Vercel
- Backend:
- Node.js with Express.js framework
- PostgreSQL for robust data storage
- RESTful API architecture
- Swagger documentation
- Development Tools:
- Postman for API testing
- Git for version control
- Modern development practices
Development Approach
This project showcases modern full-stack development practices:
Backend Architecture:
- RESTful API design principles
- Comprehensive CRUD operations for budget management
- Database schema optimization for financial data
- API documentation with Swagger Frontend Implementation:
- Component-based React architecture
- State management for real-time budget updates
- Responsive design principles
- User experience optimization
Key Challenges Solved:
- Implementing secure financial data handling
- Creating intuitive budget visualization
- Ensuring data consistency between frontend and backend
- Optimizing performance for real-time budget calculations