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# Expense Tracker

## Description
The Expense Tracker is a simple command-line application developed in Python that helps users manage their personal finances by tracking their expenses. This application allows users to record, view, and analyze their spending habits, making it easier to maintain a budget and understand financial behavior.

## Features
- **Add Expense**: Input details of expenses, including description, amount, and category.
- **View Expenses**: Display a list of all recorded expenses with their details.
- **Total Expenses Calculation**: Calculate and display the total amount of all recorded expenses.
- **Save and Load Functionality**: Save expenses to a JSON file and load them back for continued tracking.
- **User -Friendly Interface**: Intuitive command-line interface for easy navigation.

## Requirements
- Python 3.x
- No external libraries are required.

## Installation
1. Clone the repository or download the source code.
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/expense-tracker.git
   cd expense-tracker

2. Ensure you have Python installed on your machine. You can download it from python.org.

Usage

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to the directory where the expense_tracker.py file is located.
3. Run the application using the following command:

   python expense_tracker.py

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to add expenses, view them, calculate total expenses, and save/load your data.

Example

1. Add Expense
2. View Expenses
3. Total Expenses
4. Save Expenses
5. Exit
Choose an option: 1
Enter the description: Lunch
Enter the amount: 15.50
Enter the category: Food

Data Storage

Expenses are saved in a file named expenses.json in the same directory as the script. This allows users to retain their data between sessions.

Potential Enhancements

• Implement filtering options to view expenses by category or date.
• Add a graphical user interface (GUI) for a more user-friendly experience.
• Introduce reporting features to analyze spending trends over time.
• Allow users to set budget limits and receive alerts when they exceed them.

License

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

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the need for personal finance management tools.
• Developed as a learning project to enhance Python programming skills.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please reach out to your.email@example.com.

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This README file provides a comprehensive overview of the Expense Tracker application, making it easier for users to understand its purpose and how to use it.