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inspiration
we wanted to make it easier for people to manage their receipts. as students, we shop a lot, and the pile of receipts quickly becomes overwhelming. instead of letting them pile up or go to waste, ReceiptPal offers a way to turn those receipts into valuable, organized insights.
what it does
ReceiptaPal allows users to upload receipt photos, which are processed using ocr technology to extract key details like dates, amounts, and categories. this data is then visualized in real-time through interactive dashboards, helping users track spending habits, budget more effectively, and stay financially organized.
how we built it
we combined react for a clean and responsive frontend, firebase for user authentication and data storage, and python for backend processing. using ocr apis, receipts are scanned, parsed, and categorized, while chart.js enables dynamic data visualization. this ensures a seamless experience for users, from upload to insights.
challenges we ran into
integrating the ocr api and ensuring accurate data parsing was tricky, especially when working with varied receipt formats. syncing real-time updates between firebase and the dashboard took careful debugging. additionally, balancing a user-friendly design with technical functionality required several iterations to get right. this was our first time using TailWind, so the learning curve was a little steep.
accomplishments that we're proud of
we’re proud of how ReceiptPal seamlessly combines technology and simplicity. from ocr accuracy to dynamic charts, it’s rewarding to see how an idea turned into a functional, impactful tool. most importantly, we’re proud of creating that solution.
what we learned
we learned how to tackle complex integrations, like OCR and firebase, and turn them into cohesive features. we also discovered the importance of user-centric design and how to make technical functionality feel approachable.
what's next for ReceiptPal
we want to enhance ReceiptPal with features like ai-driven expense categorization and deeper insights. we’re also looking into exporting data to popular budgeting apps. long-term, we envision integrating with loyalty programs or enabling tax-related features.
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