Software developers create solutions such as web and desktop applications, mobile apps, games, and operating systems. This week you will complete an activity where you will take on the role of a software developer.

Over the last 6 months, you noticed that your bank account balance is lower than you expected by the 15th of every month. To track your expenditures, you decide to create an expense tracker mobile app that has the following functionalities.

• You can add and categorize your expenses.
• It has a calculator and a personal spending planner to help you with personal budgeting.

Write a 700-word requirements report that will serve as a starting point for developing the app, by detailing the following:

• Include 5 critical features the app must have.
• Include descriptions of any 3 expense tracking apps and their features.
• Describe 3 software development activities the software developer should consider for this project.
• List the software, hardware, and people requirements.
• Describe an estimate of the time, cost, and efforts required.