Personal Expense Tracker

A simple Java-based personal expense tracking application that allows users to log, view, and manage their daily expenses from the command line.

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📌 Features

• Add new expense entries (amount, date, description, category)
• View all recorded expenses
• Simple and lightweight CLI interface
• No external database required
• Beginner-friendly Java project structure

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🛠️ Prerequisites

Before running the project, ensure you have:

• Java JDK 8+ installed
• A command-line terminal (Windows CMD / PowerShell / macOS Terminal / Linux shell)

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🚀 Installation & Setup

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/theaadii/Personal-Expense-Tracker.git
   cd Personal-Expense-Tracker
   

2. Compile java source file:

   javac ExpenseTracker.java
   

3. Run the program

   java ExpenseTracker
   

📂 Project Structure

   ├── ExpenseTracker.java     # Main application source code  
   ├── README.md               # Project documentation  
   └── out/                    # Optional output/compiled directory

📌 Limitations & Future Improvements

Current Limitations

• No data persistence (expenses are cleared after exit)
• No filtering or advanced reporting features
• Command-line only (no GUI)

Future Enhancements

• Add file-based or database storage (CSV, JSON, SQLite)
• Add category-based and date-range analytics
• Implement a graphical interface (Swing/JavaFX)
• Export/import features
• Unit testing and modularization

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome!

How You Can Contribute

• Improve code structure
• Add new features
• Fix bugs
• Write documentation
• Create a GUI

Steps to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Submit a pull request

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📄 License

This project is open-source.
You’re free to use, modify, and distribute it.