Professional Portfolio Project - A production-ready budget management application showcasing modern web development skills, clean architecture, and user-centered design principles.

Experience the application in action - A fully functional budget tracker demonstrating responsive design, real-time data management, and intuitive user experience.

• Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) - Modern JavaScript without frameworks, demonstrating core language mastery
• Responsive CSS Grid & Flexbox - Advanced layout techniques for cross-device compatibility
• CSS Custom Properties - Maintainable design system with consistent theming
• Progressive Web App Principles - Optimized for performance and user experience

• Local Storage API - Client-side data persistence with JSON serialization
• Real-time DOM Manipulation - Dynamic UI updates without page refreshes
• Event-Driven Architecture - Clean separation of concerns with modular event handling
• Data Validation & Error Handling - Robust input validation and user feedback systems

• Mobile-First Responsive Design - Seamless experience across all device sizes
• Accessibility Considerations - Semantic HTML and keyboard navigation support
• Performance Optimization - Efficient rendering and minimal bundle size
• Modern UI/UX Patterns - Intuitive interface with smooth animations and transitions

• Clean, Maintainable Code - Well-structured, commented, and modular JavaScript
• Cross-Browser Compatibility - Tested across modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Version Control - Professional Git workflow with meaningful commit messages
• Documentation - Comprehensive README and inline code documentation

This application demonstrates a client-side MVC pattern with clear separation of concerns:

• Model: Data management through localStorage API with JSON serialization
• View: Dynamic DOM manipulation with semantic HTML structure
• Controller: Event-driven JavaScript handling user interactions and business logic

• Vanilla JavaScript: Chosen to demonstrate core language proficiency without framework dependencies
• Local Storage: Implements client-side persistence for offline functionality
• CSS Custom Properties: Enables maintainable theming and easy customization
• Mobile-First Design: Ensures optimal performance across all devices

• Minimal Bundle Size: Zero external dependencies for fast loading
• Efficient DOM Updates: Targeted element manipulation to minimize reflows
• Responsive Images: Optimized assets for different screen densities
• Progressive Enhancement: Core functionality works without JavaScript

Visit the live application to experience the full functionality immediately.

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/cyberdime-dev/budget-tracker.git
cd budget-tracker

# Serve locally (recommended)
python -m http.server 8000
# Visit http://localhost:8000

# Or simply open index.html in your browser

• Smart Transaction Management: Add, categorize, and track income/expenses
• Real-time Balance Updates: Instant financial overview calculations
• Advanced Filtering & Sorting: Organize data by date, amount, or category
• Persistent Data Storage: Local storage ensures data retention
• Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

• HTML5: Semantic markup with accessibility considerations
• CSS3: Advanced styling with custom properties, flexbox, and grid
• JavaScript (ES6+): Modern JavaScript features including arrow functions, destructuring, and modules
• Local Storage API: Client-side data persistence

• Git Version Control: Professional workflow with feature branches
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with CSS media queries
• Performance Optimization: Minimal bundle size and efficient rendering
• Cross-Browser Testing: Compatible with all modern browsers

• ✅ Chrome 60+ | ✅ Firefox 55+ | ✅ Safari 12+ | ✅ Edge 79+
• ✅ Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)
• ✅ Progressive enhancement for older browsers

• JavaScript ES6+: Modern language features, async programming, DOM manipulation
• CSS3: Advanced styling, animations, responsive design, custom properties
• HTML5: Semantic markup, accessibility, progressive enhancement
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach, cross-device compatibility

• Clean Code: Readable, maintainable, and well-documented codebase
• Architecture: MVC pattern implementation, separation of concerns
• Performance: Optimized rendering, minimal bundle size, efficient algorithms
• Testing: Cross-browser compatibility, user experience validation

• Version Control: Professional Git workflow with meaningful commits
• Documentation: Comprehensive README, inline code comments
• Deployment: GitHub Pages integration, live demo availability
• User Experience: Intuitive interface design, accessibility considerations

• Data Export: CSV/PDF export functionality
• Advanced Analytics: Charts, graphs, and financial insights
• Budget Goals: Spending limits and progress tracking
• Multi-Currency: International currency support
• Backup/Restore: Data portability and cloud sync

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

John Norris - Full-Stack Developer

• 🏢 Company: Cyberdime Development
• 📧 Contact: [email protected]
• 💼 LinkedIn: cyberdime-dev
• 🐙 GitHub: cyberdime-dev

• Full-Stack Development: Frontend and backend expertise
• Modern Web Technologies: JavaScript, React, Node.js, and more
• Clean Architecture: Focus on maintainable, scalable code
• User-Centered Design: Creating intuitive, accessible applications