Python Expense Tracker

Project Overview

Track expenses using lists, dictionaries, loops, totals, and file handling.

This beginner Python project helps you practice real coding skills with a small program you can run and modify.

Python Code

expenses = []

while True:
    item = input('Expense name or q to quit: ')
    if item == 'q':
        break
    amount = float(input('Amount: '))
    expenses.append({'item': item, 'amount': amount})

total = sum(e['amount'] for e in expenses)
print('Total:', total)

How to Run This Project

1. Install Python.
2. Create a new file ending with .py.
3. Paste the code into the file.
4. Open Command Prompt or Terminal.
5. Run the file using python filename.py.

What You Practice

• Python syntax
• Variables and data types
• Conditions and loops
• Functions or modules depending on the project
• Problem solving

Project Improvements

• Add error handling.
• Save data to a file.
• Create a menu system.
• Improve the user interface.
• Convert the project into a GUI or web app later.

Related Python Lessons

Python Tutorial | Functions | Lists | File Handling