The backbone of the Ascend application, the Ascend API handles data processing, user authentication, and third-party integrations.
Features:
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AWS Cognito and JWT: Administered a secure user authentication system.
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Plaid Integration: Streamlined financial data retrieval and processing.
Roadmap:
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Finish Plaid integration with sandbox testing.
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Develop a feature that analyzes transaction patterns to provide users with actionable financial insights and recommendations.
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Real time alert system to notify users when reaching spending limits.
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Financial goal setting/trackers.
