FineTracker

FineTracker is a simple, lightweight application to track fines, payments, and offender records for organizations such as schools, libraries, or community groups. It provides an easy-to-use interface and a small API for managing fines, generating reports, and recording payments.

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Features

• Create, view, edit, and delete fine records
• Record payments and view payment history
• Search and filter offenders and fines
• Export reports (CSV/JSON)
• Simple REST API for automation and integrations

Quick start

These instructions assume the repository contains an application written in your preferred language/framework. Replace the commands below with the actual ones for this project.

Prerequisites

• Node.js >= 14 (if a Node app) or the appropriate runtime for your project
• npm or yarn (if applicable)
• Docker (optional)

Local development

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/syedtayefali369/FineTracker.git
   cd FineTracker

2. Install dependencies

   # Node.js example
   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Configure environment variables

   Copy the example env file and update values:

   cp .env.example .env
   # Edit .env with your database and secret keys

   Common environment variables

   • PORT — server port (default: 3000)
   • DATABASE_URL — connection string for the database
   • JWT_SECRET — secret for signing authentication tokens

4. Run the application

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser (adjust port if different).

Docker

Build and run with Docker (example):

# Build image
docker build -t finetracker:latest .

# Run container
docker run -p 3000:3000 --env-file .env finetracker:latest

API

If the project exposes a REST API, add actual endpoints here. Example:

• GET /api/fines — list fines
• POST /api/fines — create a fine
• GET /api/fines/:id — get fine by id
• POST /api/fines/:id/payments — record a payment

Testing

Run tests using the project's test runner:

npm test
# or
yarn test

Configuration

Describe any configuration files or options, migrations, or initialization steps required to boot the app.

Data migration / Database

If your project requires database migrations, mention the commands to run them. Example:

# TypeORM / Sequelize / Prisma examples
npm run migrate

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature)
3. Commit your changes with clear messages
4. Open a pull request with a description of your changes

License

Specify the project's license. If you don't have one yet, add a LICENSE file. Example:

MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.

Support / Contact

If you need help or want to report bugs, open an issue on the repository or contact the maintainer.

Acknowledgements

• Thanks to contributors and maintainers
• Any libraries, tools, or resources used by the project