Cashflow Minimizer

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This repository contains a simple console application that helps a group of people settle their debts with the minimum number of transactions. The application uses a graph-based approach to calculate the minimum cashflow between people.

Features

• Calculates the minimum cashflow between people based on their transactions
• Displays the transactions required to settle the debts

Requirements

• A C++ compiler to build and run the application

Building the Application

Step 1: Save the source code

Save the provided source code in a file named 'main.cpp'

Step 2: Build the application

Use a C++ compiler to build the application. For example, with g++:

g++ -o cashflow main.cpp

Running the Application

Step 1: Run the application

Run the compiled application:

./cashflow

Step 2: Follow the prompts

Follow the prompts to enter the number of people, their names, and the transactions between them

Step 3: View the results

The application will display the final transactions required to settle the debts

Code Overview

The code is structured as follows:

getNetAmounts

Calculates the net amount each person has to pay or receive

minCashflowRec

Recursive function to calculate the minimum cashflow

minCashflow

Main function to calculate the minimum cashflow and display the transactions

main

The entry point of the application, handles user input and output

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.