UMoney

About The Project

UMoney is a comprehensive money management app designed around the 50-30-20 rule (Needs-Wants-Savings). It combines the best features of investment tracking and manual transaction management to provide a complete financial management solution.

Key Features

• Smart Transaction Categorization: Automatically categorizes expenses into Needs (50%), Wants (30%), and Savings (20%)
• Multiple Input Methods:
  • Manual transaction entry
  • SMS transaction detection (upcoming)
  • Email integration (upcoming)
• Real-time Synchronization: Automatic data sync with Firestore
• Offline Support: Access your data without internet connection
• Secure Authentication: Google Sign-In integration
• Customizable Categories: Create and manage your own transaction categories
• Multi-currency Support: International usage with locale-based currency settings

Built With

• Java (Android Native)
• XML (UI Layouts)
• Firebase (Backend)
  • Firestore (Database)
  • Authentication
• MVVM Architecture

Getting Started

Prerequisites

1. Android Studio IDE
2. Git for version control
3. Google Firebase account
4. Physical Android device or emulator for testing

Installation

1. Fork & Clone

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/UMoney.git

2. Firebase Setup

   • Create a new Firebase project
   • Add your Android app to Firebase
   • Download google-services.json and place it in the app directory
   • Enable Google Sign-In in Firebase Console

3. Android Studio Setup

   • Open the project in Android Studio
   • Sync project with Gradle files
   • Configure your local.properties file

4. Run the App

   • Select your target device (physical or emulator)
   • Click "Run" or press Shift + F10

Project Structure

The project follows MVVM architecture with clear separation of concerns: