FairTally

A full-stack web application that emulates the core functionalities of Splitwise, allowing users to manage shared expenses seamlessly. This project leverages a microservices architecture with a Java Spring Boot backend and a React frontend.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Backend

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring Web
• Hibernate (JPA)
• PostgreSQL
• RESTful APIs

Frontend

• React.js
• JavaScript
• CSS

📁 Project Structure

• server/: Contains the backend microservices built with Spring Boot.
• client/: Contains the frontend application built with React.

✨ Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration functionalities.
• Group Management: Create and manage groups for expense sharing.
• Expense Tracking: Add, update, and delete expenses within groups.
• Settlement Algorithm: Calculate the minimum number of transactions required to settle debts within a group.
• Dashboard: View summaries of balances and transaction histories.

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java 11 or higher
• Node.js and npm
• PostgreSQL

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the server directory:

   cd server

2. Configure the PostgreSQL database settings in application.properties.
3. Build and run the Spring Boot application:

   ./mvn spring-boot:run

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the client directory:

   cd client

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the React development server:

   npm run dev

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