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An example of a simple Python script for managing expenses

simple-expensetracker

This is a simple Python script for managing expenses.

The script defines a list expenses and some functions to add, remove, and list expenses.

• The addExpense function takes three parameters (amount, category, and expense_name) and creates a dictionary containing those values. The dictionary is then added to the expenses list using the append method.
• The removeExpense function allows the user to select an expense to remove from the expenses list. The function displays a list of all expenses, prompts the user to enter the number of the expense they want to remove, and then uses the del statement to remove that expense from the list.
• The listExpenses function displays a formatted list of all expenses in the expenses list.
• The printMenu function displays a simple menu with three options: add a new expense, remove an expense, or view expenses.

The while loop at the end of the script runs the printMenu function and prompts the user to select an option. Depending on the option selected, the script calls the addExpense, removeExpense, or listExpenses function.

Note that this script is very basic and does not include any error handling or validation of user input. It is intended as an example of a simple Python script for managing expenses, but would need to be modified and improved for use in a real-world application.