Create comprehensive README for Saving Money Project#18
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Create comprehensive README for Saving Money Project#18
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[WIP] Create README for saving money project
Create comprehensive README for Saving Money Project
Oct 24, 2025
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Overview
This PR creates a comprehensive README.md file to introduce and document the Saving Money Project, transforming the repository from a minimal placeholder into a well-documented personal finance management tool.
Changes Made
Replaced the basic placeholder README (
# testRepo) with a complete, professional README that includes:Project Introduction: Clear description of the Saving Money Project as a personal finance management tool designed to help users track, manage, and optimize their savings goals
Feature Set: Documented six core features including goal setting, expense tracking, budget management, progress visualization, savings tips, and financial reports
Getting Started Guide: Provided installation instructions and a step-by-step usage workflow to help new users understand how to use the project
Project Structure: Outlined the current repository layout with room for future expansion
Contributing Guidelines: Added standard contribution workflow to encourage community participation
Roadmap: Included a checklist of planned features such as data visualization, mobile-responsive interface, multi-currency support, and banking API integration
Additional Sections: Added License reference, Support information, and Acknowledgments
Design Approach
The README was intentionally written to be:
This provides a solid foundation for the project's documentation while leaving room for the technical implementation to evolve.
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