gnucash-android

Gnucash for Android mobile companion application.

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Quick Overview

GnuCash Android is an open-source mobile application that brings the functionality of GnuCash, a popular desktop accounting software, to Android devices. It allows users to manage their personal finances, track expenses, and create budgets on the go, synchronizing data with the desktop version of GnuCash.

Pros

Provides a mobile-friendly interface for GnuCash users
Supports data synchronization with the desktop version
Offers offline functionality for managing finances without an internet connection
Free and open-source, allowing for community contributions and customization

Cons

Limited features compared to the full desktop version of GnuCash
May have a steeper learning curve for users unfamiliar with GnuCash
Synchronization process can be complex for some users
Requires manual setup and configuration for optimal use

Code Examples

As GnuCash Android is a mobile application and not a code library, there are no specific code examples to provide. The project is primarily focused on providing a user interface for financial management rather than offering programmatic interfaces for developers.

Getting Started

Since GnuCash Android is a mobile application, there's no code-based quick start. However, here are the basic steps to get started with the app:

Download and install GnuCash Android from the Google Play Store or F-Droid.
Open the app and create a new account or import existing GnuCash data.
Set up your accounts, categories, and initial balances.
Start recording transactions and managing your finances.
(Optional) Configure synchronization with the desktop version of GnuCash if desired.

For more detailed instructions and documentation, users can refer to the project's GitHub repository and wiki pages.

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Cons of Bitcoin Wallet

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Code Comparison

Bitcoin Wallet (Java):

public final class WalletApplication extends Application {
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    private WalletFiles walletFiles;
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GnuCash Android (Java):

public class GnuCashApplication extends Application {
    private static GnuCashApplication mInstance;
    private AppDatabase mDb;
    private PreferencesHelper mPrefs;
    private CommoditiesDbAdapter mCommoditiesDbAdapter;
}

Both projects use Java and extend the Android Application class. Bitcoin Wallet focuses on wallet-specific components, while GnuCash Android includes broader financial management elements like databases and preferences.

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Code Comparison

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GnuCash-Android (Java):

public class AccountsActivity extends BaseDrawerActivity {
    private AccountsListFragment mAccountsListFragment;
    // ...
}

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README

Introduction

GnuCash Android is a companion expense-tracker application for GnuCash (desktop) designed for Android. It allows you to record transactions on-the-go and later import the data into GnuCash for the desktop.

Accounts	Transactions	Reports

The application supports Android 4.4 KitKat (API level 19) and above.

Features include:

An easy-to-use interface.
Chart of Accounts: A master account can have a hierarchy of detail accounts underneath it.
This allows similar account types (e.g. Cash, Bank, Stock) to be grouped into one master account (e.g. Assets).
Split Transactions: A single transaction can be split into several pieces to record taxes, fees, and other compound entries.
Double Entry: Every transaction must debit one account and credit another by an equal amount. This ensures that the "books balance": that the difference between income and outflow exactly equals the sum of all assets, be they bank, cash, stock or other.
Income/Expense Account Types (Categories): These serve not only to categorize your cash flow, but when used properly with the double-entry feature, these can provide an accurate Profit&Loss statement.
Scheduled Transactions: GnuCash has the ability to automatically create and enter transactions.
Export to GnuCash XML, QIF or OFX. Also, scheduled exports to 3rd-party sync services like DropBox and Google Drive
Reports: View summary of transactions (income and expenses) as pie/bar/line charts

Installation

There are different ways to get the GnuCash app for Android; through the app store, from github or building it yourself.

App Store

From GitHub

Download the .apk from https://github.com/codinguser/gnucash-android/releases

Building

With Gradle

This project requires the Android SDK to be installed in your development environment. In addition you'll need to set the ANDROID_HOME environment variable to the location of your SDK. For example:

export ANDROID_HOME=/home/<user>/tools/android-sdk

After satisfying those requirements, the build is pretty simple:

Run ./gradlew build installDevelopmentDebug from the within the project folder. It will build the project for you and install it to the connected Android device or running emulator.

The app is configured to allow you to install a development and production version in parallel on your device.

With Android Studio

The easiest way to build is to install Android Studio v2.+ with Gradle v3.4.1 Once installed, then you can import the project into Android Studio:

Open File
Import Project
Select build.gradle under the project directory
Click OK

Then, Gradle will do everything for you.

Support

Google+ Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/104728406764752407046

Contributing

There are several ways you could contribute to the development.

Pull requests are always welcome! You could contribute code by fixing bugs, adding new features or automated tests. Take a look at the bug tracker for ideas where to start. It is also preferable to target issues in the current milestone.
Make sure to read our contribution guidelines before starting to code.
Another way to contribute is by providing translations for languages, or improving translations. Please visit CrowdIn in order to update and create new translations

For development, it is recommended to use the Android Studio for development which is available for free. Import the project into the IDE using the build.gradle file. The IDE will resolve dependencies automatically.

License

GnuCash Android is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the Apache license, version 2.0. You may obtain a copy of the License at

   http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.

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