Tracking Personal Finances using Python is a detailed guide built for developers aiming to take control of their personal finances through Python and Beancount. The book walks you through concepts like plain text accounting, double-entry bookkeeping, and creating a secure workflow to import and analyze financial transactions—all while ensuring data stays entirely private.
You’ll set up a Git-based repository to manage your financial records, test custom importers, and generate reports for analyzing spending patterns, income sources, and liabilities. Perfect for software developers (or aspiring ones) who value privacy and want to explore a powerful, developer-friendly method of managing their finances—all from the comfort of your favorite terminal or code editor!