SplitPro: The Complete Expense Management

SplitPro is a comprehensive and robust platform designed to simplify group expense management. Whether you’re planning a trip with friends, managing household bills, or tracking shared costs with colleagues, SplitPro makes splitting expenses effortless and transparent. This powerful solution comes with a dedicated backend API, a modern web interface, and a native mobile application (iOS & Android), offering a seamless experience across all your devices. What is SplitPro? SplitPro is your all-in-one platform for:

• Effortless Expense Splitting: Easily add expenses, assign participants, and let SplitPro calculate who owes what.
• Group Management: Create and manage multiple groups for different occasions (e.g., “Family Vacation,” “Apartment Bills,” “Work Project”).
• Fair Settlements: Get clear breakdowns of who needs to pay whom, minimizing disputes and awkward conversations.
• Cross-Platform Accessibility: Manage your expenses on the go with our intuitive mobile app or from your desktop browser with the feature-rich web application.
• Secure & Reliable: Built with modern security practices and robust technologies to ensure your data is safe.

Key Features: Backend (REST API):

• Node.js & Express.js: A high-performance and scalable backend.
• MongoDB with Mongoose: Flexible and efficient NoSQL database for managing your data.
• JWT-based Authentication: Secure user login and authorization.
• Robust Security: Includes Helmet, CORS, rate limiting, and input sanitization to protect your application.
• Email Integration: (Optional) For features like password resets or notifications.

Frontend (Web Application):

• React 18.3.1 + TypeScript: A modern, component-based architecture for a dynamic user experience.
• Vite: Fast development server and optimized build process.
• Tailwind CSS & shadcn/ui: Beautiful, responsive, and customizable user interface.
• TanStack React Query: Efficient data fetching and state management.
• React Router DOM: Seamless navigation within the application.
• Recharts & Framer Motion: Engaging analytics and smooth animations for an enhanced user experience.

Native Mobile App (iOS & Android):

• React Native 0.80.0 + TypeScript: A single codebase for native iOS and Android applications.
• Hybrid WebView Approach: Leverages the power of the web frontend within a native shell.
• Offline Detection & Retry: Ensures a smooth experience even with intermittent connectivity.
• Splash Screen Integration: Professional and engaging app launch.
• Hardware Back Button Support: Standard Android navigation.
• Console Debugging Bridge: Facilitates easy development and troubleshooting.
• Platform-Specific Features: Native feel and performance where it matters.

Why Choose SplitPro?

• Complete Solution: Get a full-stack application with a backend, web frontend, and native mobile apps, ready for deployment.
• Modern Technologies: Built with the latest and most popular frameworks, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and a future-proof foundation.
• Clean Codebase: Well-structured and documented code makes it easy for developers to understand, customize, and extend.
• Developer-Friendly Setup: Comprehensive setup guides for each part of the project (backend, frontend, native app) ensure a smooth development experience.
• Designed for Public Use: Optimized for ease of understanding and use by end-users.

Getting Started The SplitPro package includes detailed setup guides for each component:

• SplitPro Backend Project Setup Guide: Learn how to set up the powerful Node.js REST API server.
• SplitPro Frontend Project Setup Guide: Instructions for deploying the modern React web application.
• SplitPro Native App Setup Guide: Steps to get the React Native mobile application running on iOS and Android.

Each guide covers:

• Prerequisites: Required software and verification commands.
• Installation Steps: Cloning the repository and installing dependencies.
• Environment Configuration: Setting up essential environment variables.
• Running the Application: Commands to start the development servers.
• Testing the Setup: Verifying the installation and functionality.
• Default User Accounts: Pre-configured accounts for easy testing and demonstration.
• Build and Deployment Instructions: Guidance for preparing your application for production.