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# Wall-Street-Stock-App-Simulation-Android-Studios-

Wall-Street-Stock-App-Simulation-Android-Studios

Overview

Wall-Street-Stock-App-Simulation is an open-source Android application designed to simulate stock market trading and investment. The app allows users to track, buy, and sell stocks in a virtual stock market environment. It simulates real-world stock prices, portfolio management, and trading behavior, providing an interactive and educational tool for learning about the stock market and financial investments.

The project is developed using Android Studio, leveraging the Android SDK to create a responsive and user-friendly mobile application. This app serves as an excellent resource for individuals looking to learn about stock trading or for developers interested in building financial applications.

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

Features	•	Stock Market Simulation: Track and trade stocks with simulated market prices. Users can view real-time stock price changes and place buy or sell orders.	•	User Portfolio: Manage a virtual stock portfolio, including stocks owned, transaction history, and overall balance.	•	Real-Time Data Updates: Stock prices are updated regularly to reflect simulated market behavior, including price fluctuations.	•	Buy/Sell Functionality: Users can execute stock buy and sell orders and watch their portfolio grow or decline based on market activity.	•	Graphical Representation: The app provides graphical charts showing portfolio growth, stock price trends, and other financial metrics.	•	Stock Search: Search for available stocks by company name or ticker symbol.	•	Educational Tool: Learn the basics of stock trading without financial risk. Perfect for beginners and those looking to understand stock market behavior.	•	Android Studio Integration: Developed using Android Studio, allowing for easy modification and enhancement of features.

Installation

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following installed:	•	Android Studio: Android Studio is required to build and run the application. Download it from the official site: Android Studio.	•	Java Development Kit (JDK): Ensure that you have JDK 8 or later installed. You can download it from Oracle’s website.

Clone the Repository	1.	Clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Wall-Street-Stock-App-Simulation-Android-Studios.gitcd Wall-Street-Stock-App-Simulation-Android-Studios

	2.	Open the project in Android Studio:	•	Launch Android Studio.	•	Open the Wall-Street-Stock-App-Simulation folder from the File > Open menu.	•	Android Studio will automatically download any missing dependencies.	3.	Run the Application:	•	Ensure you have a physical Android device or emulator set up.	•	Click on the Run button in Android Studio to build and deploy the app to your device or emulator.	4.	Configure API Keys (if applicable):	•	If your app interacts with external APIs for stock data or real-time price feeds, you may need to configure API keys.	•	Set up your API keys in the appropriate configuration files (e.g., build.gradle, strings.xml, or .env).

Usage

1. Stock Market Interface

Once the app is running, you can access the following features:	•	Home Screen: Displays the user’s current portfolio value, stock holdings, and an overview of the market.	•	Stock List: Browse a list of available stocks, including ticker symbols and current prices. You can tap on any stock to view detailed information and purchase options.	•	Buy/Sell Stock: Select a stock from the list and choose to either buy or sell. The app will simulate stock price fluctuations as transactions are made.	•	Portfolio Management: View your portfolio, including all current stock holdings, balance, and the ability to make additional transactions.

2. Buy and Sell Stocks

To simulate a trade:	1.	Buy: Choose a stock and specify the amount you wish to purchase. The app will update your portfolio and deduct the corresponding funds.	2.	Sell: Similarly, select a stock you own and sell it. The transaction will update the portfolio and credit the funds back to your balance.

3. Market Price Updates

Stock prices are simulated to change over time, mimicking the volatile nature of real-world stock markets. You can refresh the market prices at any time to see the latest price changes.

4. Charting and Analytics

View stock trends and portfolio performance with graphical charts. The app provides:	•	Stock Price Trends: A line chart that shows historical stock price changes over time.	•	Portfolio Performance: Graphical representation of portfolio growth, showing your investment over time.

5. Stock Search

Search for stocks by company name or ticker symbol. This feature allows you to quickly find specific companies and begin trading.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. You are free to modify, distribute, and use the project for personal, educational, or commercial purposes, as long as any modifications are also shared under the same license.

Summary of the GNU GPL v3.0 License:	•	You may use, modify, and distribute the software under the terms of the GPL.	•	Any derivative works must also be licensed under the GPL v3.0.	•	You cannot impose additional restrictions on the rights granted by this license.

For more details, see the full GPLv3 License.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to enhance the functionality, user interface, and features of this project. If you’d like to contribute:	1.	Fork the repository.	2.	Create a new branch for your feature or fix.	3.	Make your changes and commit them.	4.	Ensure that your changes are well-tested and documented.	5.	Submit a pull request with a detailed description of your changes.

Guidelines for Contributions:	•	Please ensure that any new features or updates are in line with the app’s educational purpose.	•	If you’re adding new features that interact with external APIs, please ensure they are properly documented and authenticated.	•	Contributions to UI/UX design, performance improvements, and bug fixes are always welcome!

Acknowledgements	•	Special thanks to Android Studio and the Android development community for providing a powerful platform for building Android applications.	•	Thanks to various financial APIs and data sources for providing the simulated stock data, which powers the app’s functionality.	•	This project is inspired by the desire to provide an accessible and educational tool for learning about stock trading and financial markets.

Contact

For questions, issues, or support, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.

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GNU General Public License v3.0