sethatwood / reimbursement-calculator

Project Reimbursement Calculator

Overview

The Project Reimbursement Calculator is a simple, yet powerful tool designed to calculate reimbursements for various projects based on specific rules. Each project is defined by its duration and whether it takes place in a high-cost or low-cost city. The calculator distinguishes between travel days and full days to compute the total reimbursement amount accurately.

Features

• Calculates reimbursements for multiple project sets
• Distinguishes between high-cost and low-cost cities
• Differentiates between travel days and full days
• Provides a detailed breakdown of the daily reimbursement calculation
• User-friendly web interface enhanced with Bootstrap for better visual appeal

How to Use

1. Open the Application: Load the index.html file in a web browser.
2. View Project Sets: Review the predefined project sets displayed on the page.
3. Calculate Reimbursements: Click the "Calculate Reimbursements" button to see the detailed calculation for each project set.
4. Review Results: The total reimbursement along with a detailed day-by-day breakdown for each project set will be displayed.

Technical Details

• Languages Used: HTML, JavaScript (Vanilla)
• External Libraries: Bootstrap (via CDN) for styling
• Date Handling: Custom date parsing and manipulation to determine the type of each day (travel or full) within the project range

Project Structure

• index.html: The main HTML file that hosts the UI.
• reimbursement.js: JavaScript file containing all the logic for calculating reimbursements and displaying the project sets.
• README.md: This file, explaining the project, its features, and how to use it.

Future Enhancements

• Implement more robust date handling using libraries like date-fns or moment.js.
• Add functionality to input custom project sets via the UI.
• Introduce more interactive UI elements for a dynamic user experience.
• Implement backend services for handling larger data sets and more complex calculations.

About

This project was created as part of a technical exercise to demonstrate coding proficiency, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver a functional and user-friendly application swiftly.