https://github.com/stephenombuya/bankingapplication
This is a simple Banking Application that provides a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) for managing basic banking operations like deposits, withdrawals, balance checks, and viewing the previous transaction.
https://github.com/stephenombuya/bankingapplication
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This is a simple Banking Application that provides a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) for managing basic banking operations like deposits, withdrawals, balance checks, and viewing the previous transaction.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/stephenombuya/bankingapplication
- Owner: stephenombuya
- License: apache-2.0
- Created: 2023-08-04T11:39:05.000Z (about 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-19T11:36:33.000Z (10 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-13T14:28:56.625Z (9 months ago)
- Topics: banking-applications, graphical-user-interface, java, open-source
- Language: Java
- Homepage:
- Size: 33.2 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# **Banking Application**
This is a simple Banking Application that provides a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) for managing basic banking operations like deposits, withdrawals, balance checks, and viewing the previous transaction.
### **Features ✨**
- **Deposit Money**: Users can add money to their account.
- **Withdraw Money**: Users can withdraw money from their account.
- **Check Balance**: Displays the current account balance.
- **View Previous Transaction**: Shows the last transaction (Deposit/Withdrawal).
- **Exit Option**: Safely exits the application.
- **User-Friendly GUI**: The interface is intuitive, built with Java Swing.
---
### **Technologies Used 🛠️**
- **Java**: Core programming language.
- **Swing**: For building the graphical user interface.
- **JOptionPane**: For input dialogs and pop-up messages.
---
### **Screenshots 📸**
- **Welcome Screen**:
- Users are prompted to enter their name and customer ID at the start.
- **Main GUI**:
- Buttons to Deposit, Withdraw, Check Balance, and more.
---
### **Project Structure 📂**
The project consists of the following key files:
```
BankingApplication/
└── bankingapplication/
│ ├── BankAccount.java
│ ├── BankAccountGUI.java
│ ├── DatabaseConnection.java
│
└── README.md
```
---
### **How to Run the Project ▶️**
Follow these steps to set up and run the application:
1. Prerequisites
- Java Development Kit (JDK): Version 8 or above.
- An IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or NetBeans) or a terminal for compilation.
2. Clone the Repository
- If you’re using Git, clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/stephenombuya/bankingapplication/tree/main
cd BankingApplication
```
- Alternatively, download the project as a ZIP file and extract it.
3. Compile the Project
- Open the project in your IDE or compile it manually:
```bash
javac src/bankingApplication/BankAccountGUI.java
```
4. Run the Project
Execute the compiled class:
```bash
java bankingApplication.BankAccountGUI
```
5. Follow the Instructions
- Enter your name and customer ID when prompted.
- Use the buttons in the GUI to perform banking operations.
---
### **Usage Guide 📘**
1. **Interface Components**:
- **Welcome Label**: Displays the user’s name and ID.
- **Text Field**: Enter the amount for deposits/withdrawals.
2. **Buttons**:
- **Deposit**: Adds the entered amount to your balance.
- **Withdraw**: Deducts the entered amount (if sufficient) from your balance.
- **Check Balance**: Displays the current balance in a dialog box.
- **Previous Transaction**: Shows the most recent transaction.
- **Exit**: Closes the application safely.
---
### **Error Handling 🛡️**
The application includes error handling for:
- Invalid inputs (e.g., non-numeric amounts).
- Withdrawals exceeding the available balance.
- Negative amounts for deposits or withdrawals.
---
### **Future Improvements 🚧**
- Add file storage to save transaction history persistently.
- Implement user authentication with a login screen.
- Support for multiple accounts in the same session.
- Use a database (e.g., MySQL) to store user data securely.
### **Contributing 🤝**
Contributions are welcome! If you want to improve this project:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (feature-branch).
3. Commit your changes and submit a Pull Request.
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### **License 📝**
This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it as long as proper credit is given.
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Enjoy using the Banking Application! If you face any issues, feel free to open an issue in the repository. 😊