StockWatch


📈 StockWatch

Overview

The StockWatch App is a web-based application designed to help users monitor and manage their stock portfolios. Built with Flask for the backend and Plotly Dash for the frontend, this app allows users to track their favorite stocks, view historical data, and maintain a personalized watchlist.

Features

Technology Stack

Installation

Prerequisites

Steps

  1. Clone the Repository:
    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/stock-tracker-app.git
    cd stock-tracker-app
    
  2. Set Up Virtual Environment:
    pipenv --python 3.12
    pipenv install
    
  3. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add your configuration:
    SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
    DATABASE_URL=mysql://username:password@localhost/dbname
    POLYGON_API_KEY=your_polygon_api_key
    
  4. Initialize the Database:
    pipenv run flask db upgrade
    
  5. Run the Application:
    pipenv run flask run
    

Usage

  1. Register and Login:
    • Navigate to the registration page to create an account.
    • Use your credentials to log in.
  2. Search for Stocks:
    • Use the search functionality to find stocks and view their data.
  3. Add to Watchlist:
    • Add stocks to your watchlist for easy tracking.
  4. View Data:
    • Access historical data visualized through interactive charts.

Contact

For questions or feedback, please contact erpeltz@gmail.com.