finVis

finVis is a TypeScript-based web application designed to help users better understand and manage their personal finances through interactive visualizations. This tool provides insights into spending, saving, and budgeting habits.

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Table of Contents

1. Features
2. Technology Stack
3. Prerequisites
4. Installation
5. Running Locally
6. Project Structure
7. Contributing
8. License

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Features

• Interactive Visualizations: Gain insights into your financial data with beautifully rendered charts and graphs.
• Customizable Categories: Organize your expenses and income into user-defined categories.
• Responsive Design: Access the application on desktop and mobile devices seamlessly.
• Built With TypeScript: Ensures type safety and maintainability in the codebase.

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Technology Stack

This project is built with the following technologies:

• TypeScript: The primary programming language used for the application.
• CSS: Used for styling and ensuring responsive design.
• Libraries/Frameworks:
  • React (if applicable)
  • Chart.js or D3.js (for data visualization)
  • Node.js (for local development server, if applicable)

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Prerequisites

Before running the application locally, ensure you have the following installed:

1. Node.js (v16 or higher) - Download Node.js
2. npm or yarn - Comes bundled with Node.js.
3. Git - For cloning the repository.

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Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nikhilt77/finVis.git
   cd finVis/personal-finance-visualizer

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

   or, if you're using Yarn:

   yarn install

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Running Locally

1. Start the Development Server:

   npm start

   or, if you're using Yarn:

   yarn start

2. Access the Application:
   Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:3000
   

   Ensure no other application is using port 3000. If it is, you can configure a different port in your project settings.

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Project Structure

personal-finance-visualizer/
├── src/
│   ├── components/          # Reusable UI components
│   ├── pages/               # Page-level components
│   ├── assets/              # Static assets like images and icons
│   ├── styles/              # CSS files for styling
│   ├── utils/               # Utility functions and helpers
│   ├── services/            # API and data-fetching logic
│   └── App.tsx              # Main application file
├── public/                  # Public files (e.g., index.html)
├── package.json             # Project metadata and dependencies
└── README.md                # Documentation (this file)

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or new features, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

Steps to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository
   Click the "Fork" button on the top-right corner of this repository.

2. Clone the Forked Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/finVis.git
   cd finVis/personal-finance-visualizer

3. Create a New Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. Make Changes and Commit:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add your commit message here"

5. Push to Your Fork:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

6. Open a Pull Request
   Open a pull request to the main branch of the original repository.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Notes

• Future updates will include deployment instructions once the application is hosted on a platform (e.g., Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages).

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