diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a3e47b5..5a99d01 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -67,16 +67,18 @@ When storing your grocery receipt data, you have several options: - Overkill for personal/local use cases ### Recommendation for This Project -For tracking personal grocery receipts with price comparison features, **SQLite** is the recommended option. It provides the benefits of a proper database (structured queries, data integrity, relationships) while remaining simple to set up and maintain as a single file. This aligns with the current implementation in the "Getting Started" section. +For tracking personal grocery receipts with price comparison features, **SQLite** is the recommended option. It provides the benefits of a proper database (structured queries, data integrity, relationships) while remaining simple to set up and maintain as a single file. ## Getting Started 1. Clone this repository 2. Install dependencies: `pip install -r requirements.txt` -3. Set up the database: `python manage.py migrate` +3. Set up the SQLite database: `python manage.py migrate` 4. Start the application: `python manage.py runserver` 5. Import your first receipt by uploading a PDF or forwarding an email receipt +The application will create a `db.sqlite3` file in the project directory to store your receipt data. + ## Usage - Upload your grocery receipts (PDF or email attachments)