Here's the updated README file with instructions for setting up a virtual environment:

ExpenseMaster

ExpenseMaster is a command-line expense tracker built in Python.

Purpose

ExpenseMaster was created as a learning project to practice working with Python virtual environments. It allows users to track their personal expenses conveniently from the command line.

Functions

• Add Expenses: Users can add new expenses with details like date, amount, category, and description.
• View Expenses: View a list of all expenses and filter them by date, category, or amount range.
• Delete Expenses: Delete existing expenses from the tracker.
• Edit Expenses: Edit details of existing expenses, such as the amount, category, or description.

Setup

Create and Activate a Virtual Environment

1. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv env

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Windows:

     .\env\Scripts\activate

   • On macOS/Linux:

     source env/bin/activate

Install Dependencies

3. Install required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the application:

   python expense_master.py

2. Follow the on-screen prompts to add, view, delete, or edit expenses.