Financial Planning App - README

Overview

This repository contains the codebase for our financial planning web application. It allows users to track their expenses, set financial goals, and view analytics related to their spending habits.

Getting Started

To run the application on your local environment, follow the steps below:

Prerequisites

Node.js and npm must be installed on your machine.

Installing Dependencies

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the client directory.
2. Run the following command to install project dependencies: npm install
3. Open another terminal and navigate to the server directory:
4. Run the following command to install project dependencies: npm install

Connecting to AWS MySQL Database

To connect to the AWS MySQL database, follow these steps:

1. Place .env file in client directory

Running the Application

1. In the client directory, start the client host by running: node index.js
2. In the server directory, start the api host by running: node index.js
3. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:3000. You should see a page that lets you sign in or sign up to navigate the application.