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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9f2ea6a --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,289 @@ +# Restaurant Management System + +A full-stack web application that simplifies restaurant operations including menu management, table reservations, order processing, billing, and feedback collection. + +## Overview + +The Restaurant Management System enhances the dining experience for customers and improves operational efficiency for restaurant staff and management. The system is designed to be accessible online with a secure, user-friendly interface for customers, admins, and staff members. + +## Modules + +1. **User Management** + - Registration, Login, Role-based Access + +2. **Menu Management** + - Add, Edit, Delete Dishes + - Categorize Menu + +3. **Table Reservation System** + - Customer can book tables online + +4. **Order Management** + - Cart + - Order Tracking + - Order Status Updates + +5. **Billing and Payment** + - Invoice generation + - Offline Payment Options + +6. **Feedback and Review System** + - Customer feedback on food and service + +7. **Admin Dashboard** + - Reports, Analytics + - Reservation and Order Management + +## User Roles & Functionalities + +### Customer +- Register/Login +- View Menu +- Place Order +- Book Table +- Make Payment (Offline) +- Submit Feedback and Reviews +- View Order History + +### Admin +- Login (Secure Admin Portal) +- Add/Edit/Delete Menu Items +- Manage Table Reservations +- View/Manage Orders +- Generate Sales Reports +- Respond to Feedback + +### Staff +- View Incoming Orders +- Update Order Status (Preparing, Ready, Served) +- View Table Bookings + +## Updated Tech Stack + +| Component | Technology Used | +|-----------|----------------| +| Frontend | Next.js, Shadcn UI | +| Backend | Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript | +| Database | MongoDB (MongoDB Atlas) | +| Authentication | JWT, bcrypt.js | +| Real-Time Updates | Socket.io | +| Deployment | Vercel (Frontend), Render (Backend) | +| API Testing | Native implementation (built-in testing) | +| Version Control | GitHub | + +## Project Timeline + +**Current Date: April 28, 2025** +**Project Deadline: May 7, 2025 (9 days)** + +| Phase | Dates | Duration | Tasks | +|-------|-------|----------|-------| +| **Phase 1** | Apr 28 - Apr 29 | 2 days | Project setup, environment configuration, database schema design | +| **Phase 2** | Apr 30 - May 1 | 2 days | Core API development, authentication system, basic frontend setup | +| **Phase 3** | May 2 - May 3 | 2 days | Menu management, order system, reservation system implementation | +| **Phase 4** | May 4 - May 5 | 2 days | Admin and staff dashboards, customer interface refinement | +| **Phase 5** | May 6 - May 7 | 2 days | Testing, bug fixes, deployment, and final documentation | + +### Daily Breakdown + +**Phase 1 (Apr 28-29): Setup & Configuration** +- Day 1 (Apr 28): Initialize Next.js and Express.js projects, configure Shadcn UI +- Day 2 (Apr 29): Set up MongoDB schemas, authentication system architecture + +**Phase 2 (Apr 30-May 1): Core Features** +- Day 3 (Apr 30): Implement user authentication APIs and frontend auth pages +- Day 4 (May 1): Develop basic layouts and navigation for all user types + +**Phase 3 (May 2-3): Primary Modules** +- Day 5 (May 2): Build menu management system and shopping cart functionality +- Day 6 (May 3): Create reservation system and order processing workflow + +**Phase 4 (May 4-5): Dashboard Development** +- Day 7 (May 4): Implement admin dashboard with analytics and management tools +- Day 8 (May 5): Build staff interface and enhance customer-facing components + +**Phase 5 (May 6-7): Finalization** +- Day 9 (May 6): Conduct testing, fix bugs, optimize performance +- Day 10 (May 7): Deploy to production, create documentation, project delivery + +## Technical Todo List + +### Initial Setup & Configuration + +- [ ] Initialize Next.js frontend project with TypeScript +- [ ] Set up Shadcn UI components and theming +- [ ] Initialize Express.js backend with TypeScript +- [ ] Configure MongoDB connection and schemas +- [ ] Set up project repository structure +- [ ] Configure ESLint and Prettier +- [ ] Set up environment variables and configuration + +### Backend Tasks + +#### User Management +- [ ] Create user model with role-based permissions +- [ ] Implement authentication middleware using JWT +- [ ] Create API endpoints for registration and login +- [ ] Implement password hashing with bcrypt +- [ ] Set up role-based access controls + +#### Menu Management +- [ ] Create menu item model with categories +- [ ] Develop CRUD API endpoints for menu items +- [ ] Implement image upload for menu items +- [ ] Create menu categories functionality +- [ ] Implement search and filtering capabilities + +#### Table Reservation System +- [ ] Create table and reservation models +- [ ] Develop availability checking algorithm +- [ ] Implement reservation API endpoints +- [ ] Create scheduler for reservation management +- [ ] Implement notifications for reservations + +#### Order Management +- [ ] Create order and order items models +- [ ] Implement order status tracking +- [ ] Develop API endpoints for orders +- [ ] Implement real-time order updates with Socket.io +- [ ] Create order history functionality + +#### Billing System +- [ ] Create invoice generation functionality +- [ ] Implement receipt printing capability +- [ ] Develop offline payment recording system + +#### Feedback System +- [ ] Create feedback and ratings models +- [ ] Implement API endpoints for feedback +- [ ] Develop analytics for feedback data + +### Frontend Tasks + +#### Common Components +- [ ] Create layout components and navigation +- [ ] Design and implement authentication pages +- [ ] Set up responsive design framework +- [ ] Implement common UI components with Shadcn +- [ ] Create loading states and error handling + +#### Customer Interface +- [ ] Implement menu browsing interface with filtering +- [ ] Create shopping cart functionality +- [ ] Develop table reservation form and calendar +- [ ] Build order tracking interface +- [ ] Implement user profile and order history +- [ ] Create feedback submission form + +#### Admin Dashboard +- [ ] Design and implement admin dashboard layout +- [ ] Create menu management interface +- [ ] Build reservation management system +- [ ] Implement order monitoring and management +- [ ] Develop sales reporting and analytics +- [ ] Create user management interface + +#### Staff Interface +- [ ] Build order processing queue +- [ ] Implement order status update interface +- [ ] Create table reservation schedule view + +### Database Design & Implementation + +- [ ] Design user collection schema +- [ ] Design menu and categories collections +- [ ] Create table and reservation collections +- [ ] Design order and order items collections +- [ ] Implement feedback and ratings collection +- [ ] Set up indexes for performance optimization +- [ ] Implement data validation rules + +### Testing & QA + +- [ ] Create unit tests for backend services +- [ ] Implement integration tests for API endpoints +- [ ] Set up frontend component testing +- [ ] Perform end-to-end testing +- [ ] Conduct security testing and vulnerability assessment + +### Deployment & DevOps + +- [ ] Configure CI/CD pipeline +- [ ] Set up staging and production environments +- [ ] Implement database backup strategy +- [ ] Configure monitoring and error logging +- [ ] Create deployment documentation + +## Implementation Approach + +### Backend Architecture + +We'll implement a RESTful API architecture with the following structure: +- Routes: Handle incoming requests and route to controllers +- Controllers: Process requests and handle business logic +- Services: Contain core business logic isolated from HTTP layer +- Models: Database schemas and data models +- Middleware: Authentication, validation, and error handling + +### Frontend Architecture + +We'll use Next.js App Router with the following structure: +- Pages: Application routes and views +- Components: Reusable UI components using Shadcn +- Hooks: Custom React hooks for state and API interactions +- Services: API client code for backend communication +- Contexts: State management for shared data +- Utils: Helper functions and utilities + +### Database Design + +We'll use MongoDB with the following collections: +- Users: Store user information and authentication details +- MenuItems: Store menu items with categories +- Categories: Menu categories +- Tables: Restaurant tables and their details +- Reservations: Table bookings with time slots +- Orders: Customer orders with status +- OrderItems: Items within orders +- Feedback: Customer reviews and ratings + +## Installation + +```bash +# Clone the repository +git clone https://github.com/yourusername/restaurant-management-system.git +cd restaurant-management-system + +# Install dependencies for frontend +cd frontend +npm install + +# Install dependencies for backend +cd ../backend +npm install + +# Set up environment variables +# Create .env file in the backend directory +# Add the following variables: +# MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string +# JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret +# PORT=5000 + +# Run the application +# In the backend directory +npm run dev + +# In a separate terminal, navigate to the frontend directory +cd ../frontend +npm run dev +``` + +## Usage + +- Access the admin dashboard at `/admin` route +- Staff portal is available at `/staff` route +- Customer interface is accessible on the homepage + +## License + +This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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