Virtual Paper Trading

Welcome to the Virtual Paper Trading project! This application allows users to simulate trading in a risk-free environment using virtual currency. You can view the website at https://www.virtualpapertrading.com

Tech Stack

This project is built using the following technologies:

Tech Stack

This project is built using the following tech stack:

• Programming Language: TypeScript
• Web Framework: Next.js + React
• APIs:
  • www.marketdata.app for stock information
  • www.api.virtualpapertrading.com for saving user information
• Backend: Python FastAPI for the main backend and routes using NextJS built in API routes
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Authentication: NextAuth
• CSS Framework: TailwindCSS
• Host: Vercel
• Formatting: prettier
• Linting: ESLint

Features

• Real-time Market Data: Get up-to-date information on stock prices and market trends.
• Portfolio Management: Track your virtual investments and monitor your portfolio's performance.
• Trade Simulation: Execute buy and sell orders without any financial risk.
• Analytics and Reports: Generate graphs to see a stocks change over time.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ben-cuff/virtual-paper-trading.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd virtual-paper-trading

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Create a .env.local file to store your environment variables:

   touch .env.local

Usage

1. Start the application:

   npm run dev

2. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.