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https://github.com/alexgutscher26/gigguard

GigGuard is a personal finance platform designed specifically for gig workers and freelancers.
https://github.com/alexgutscher26/gigguard

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GigGuard is a personal finance platform designed specifically for gig workers and freelancers.

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# GigGuard - Personal Finance SaaS for Gig Workers ![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)



## Short Description



**GigGuard** is a personal finance platform designed specifically for gig workers and freelancers. It helps you manage your earnings, track expenses, and plan for taxes effortlessly, providing financial clarity and control in a flexible, user-friendly interface. Stay on top of your finances with GigGuard, your all-in-one money management tool.



## Why GigGuard?



In today's dynamic gig economy, managing finances can be challenging for freelancers and gig workers. GigGuard offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies financial management, ensuring you can focus on your work without financial stress. Our platform provides tailored tools for tracking income, managing expenses, and preparing for taxes, helping you achieve financial clarity and stability. With GigGuard, you gain peace of mind knowing your finances are organized and optimized, empowering you to thrive in your freelance journey.



## Table of Contents



- [GigGuard - Personal Finance SaaS for Gig Workers ](#gigguard---personal-finance-saas-for-gig-workers-)

  - [Short Description](#short-description)

  - [Why GigGuard?](#why-gigguard)

  - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)

  - [Technology Stack Overview](#technology-stack-overview)

  - [How to Use](#how-to-use)

  - [Contributing](#contributing)

  - [License](#license)



## Technology Stack Overview



- **Node.js**

  - **Description**: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine that allows you to run JavaScript on the server side.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Asynchronous and event-driven architecture.

    - NPM (Node Package Manager) for package management.

    - Ideal for building scalable network applications.



- **Next.js 14**

  - **Description**: A React framework for building server-rendered applications with ease.

  - **Key Features**:

    - **App Router**: Introduces nested routes and layouts for better organization.

    - Automatic code splitting for optimized performance.

    - Built-in support for API routes.



- **React**

  - **Description**: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces, particularly single-page applications.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Component-based architecture for reusable UI components.

    - Virtual DOM for efficient UI updates.

    - Extensive ecosystem with numerous libraries and tools.



- **Supabase**

  - **Description**: An open-source alternative to Firebase that provides a backend-as-a-service.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Real-time database capabilities using PostgreSQL.

    - Built-in authentication and authorization.

    - API auto-generated from your database schema.



- **Clerk**

  - **Description**: A user management and authentication service for web applications.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Easy integration with existing apps for user sign-in, sign-up, and profile management.

    - Provides pre-built UI components for user flows.

    - Supports social login and multi-factor authentication.



- **Shadcn UI**

  - **Description**: A UI component library built for modern React applications.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Highly customizable components with a focus on accessibility.

    - Integration with Tailwind CSS for easy styling.

    - Component-driven design that enhances reusability.



- **Radix UI**

  - **Description**: A set of accessible, unstyled components for building high-quality design systems.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Provides primitives for building custom components with full control over styles.

    - Focus on accessibility and usability.

    - Supports composition and extensibility.



- **Prisma**

  - **Description**: An ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool for Node.js and TypeScript.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Type-safe database queries and migrations.

    - Integrates seamlessly with various databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, etc.).

    - Provides a powerful query language (Prisma Client) for database interactions.



- **React Query**

  - **Description**: A library for fetching, caching, and synchronizing server state in React applications.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Simplifies data fetching logic and state management.

    - Automatic caching and background updates.

    - Powerful tools for managing asynchronous data.



- **Axios**

  - **Description**: A promise-based HTTP client for making requests from the browser and Node.js.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Supports request and response interceptors.

    - Handles JSON data by default.

    - Easy to configure with global defaults.



- **Vercel**

  - **Description**: A cloud platform for static sites and serverless functions.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Seamless deployment for Next.js applications.

    - Automatic scaling and global CDN.

    - Integrated support for serverless functions.



- **GitHub**

  - **Description**: A platform for version control and collaborative development.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Git repository hosting with version tracking.

    - Collaboration tools like pull requests and code reviews.

    - GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows.



- **Jest**

  - **Description**: A JavaScript testing framework designed to ensure correctness of any JavaScript codebase.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Out-of-the-box support for mocking and assertions.

    - Snapshot testing for UI components.

    - Easily integrates with other testing libraries.



- **React Testing Library**

  - **Description**: A testing utility for React that helps test components with a focus on user behavior.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Encourages testing from the user's perspective.

    - Simple API for rendering components and querying the DOM.

    - Supports asynchronous queries for handling side effects.



- **Google Analytics**

  - **Description**: A web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Comprehensive tracking of user interactions.

    - Customizable dashboards and reporting tools.

    - Integrates with other Google services for enhanced analysis.



- **Mixpanel**

  - **Description**: An advanced analytics platform for tracking user behavior and engagement.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Event-based tracking with deep insights into user actions.

    - A/B testing and cohort analysis.

    - Powerful segmentation and filtering options.



- **Stripe**

  - **Description**: A payment processing platform for online businesses.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Supports various payment methods and currencies.

    - Provides subscription billing and invoicing solutions.

    - Robust API for seamless integration into applications.



- **Plaid**

  - **Description**: A financial technology service that enables applications to connect with users' bank accounts.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Access to users' banking information for payments and transactions.

    - Easy integration for managing financial data.

    - Supports various financial products and services.



- **Tailwind CSS**

  - **Description**: A utility-first CSS framework for building modern user interfaces.

  - **Key Features**:

    - Rapid UI development using utility classes.

    - Highly customizable design system.

    - Supports responsive design out of the box.



## How to Use



1. **Clone the Repository**

   - Use Git to clone the project repository:



     ```bash

     git clone https://github.com/alexgutscher26/GigGuard.git

     ```



   - Navigate to the project directory:



     ```bash

     cd gigguard

     ```



2. **Install Dependencies**

   - Install the required dependencies using NPM:



     ```bash

     npm install

     ```



3. **Set Up Environment Variables**

   - Create a `.env.local` file in the root of the project.

   - Add your environment variables (e.g., database URL, API keys) in this file, based on the template provided in `.env.example`.



4. **Run the Development Server**

   - Start the development server:



     ```bash

     npm run dev

     ```



   - Open your browser and navigate to `http://localhost:3000` to view the application.



5. **Build for Production**

   - To create a production build, run:



     ```bash

     npm run build

     ```



   - After building, you can start the production server with:



     ```bash

     npm start

     ```



## Contributing



We welcome contributions to enhance this project! Follow these guidelines to get started:



1. **Create a New Branch**

   - Before making changes, create a new branch to work on:



     ```bash

     git checkout -b your-feature-branch-name

     ```



2. **Make Changes**

   - Implement your changes or add new features. Be sure to follow the project's coding style and conventions.



3. **Run Tests**

   - Ensure your changes do not break existing functionality by running the tests:



     ```bash

     npm test

     ```



4. **Commit Your Changes**

   - Stage and commit your changes with a clear and descriptive commit message:



     ```bash

     git add .

     git commit -m "Describe your changes"

     ```



5. **Push Your Branch**

   - Push your changes to your forked repository:



     ```bash

     git push origin your-feature-branch-name

     ```



6. **Open a Pull Request**

   - Go to the original repository on GitHub and click on the "Pull Requests" tab.

   - Click "New Pull Request," select your branch, and provide a detailed description of your changes.

   - Submit the pull request for review.



7. **Engage with the Community**

   - Monitor your pull request for any feedback or requested changes from the maintainers. Be open to discussion and collaboration.



Thank you for considering contributing to this project! Your efforts are greatly appreciated and help improve the community.



## License



This project is licensed under the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).



You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software in accordance with the following terms:



- Permission is granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

  

- The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.



- THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.



For more details, please refer to the full [MIT License](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)