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Food Ordering and Blog Platform System

Welcome to the Food Ordering and Blog Platform System! This project aims to provide a seamless experience for users to browse meals, place orders, and engage with food-related content through a blog. Designed with a client-server architecture, this system ensures smooth interaction between users and backend services.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Features
   • Menu Display
   • Featured Dishes
   • Recently Searched Dishes
   • Blogs/News Section
   • Help Section
   • User Authentication
   • Cart System
3. Technologies Used
   • Frontend
   • Backend
   • Database Management System (DBMS)
4. Setup and Installation
5. Usage
6. Contributing
7. License

Introduction

This project focuses on developing a comprehensive food ordering system integrated with a blog platform. Users can browse various meals, place orders, and engage with food-related content. The system is designed with a client-server architecture to ensure effective interaction between the user interface and backend services.

Features

Menu Display

• Lists available meals with images, descriptions, prices, and categories (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner).

Featured Dishes

• Showcases promotional or featured dishes, including new arrivals and chef recommendations. The featured dishes section rotates periodically.

Recently Searched Dishes

• Displays dishes that users have recently searched for, allowing quick access to previously viewed items.

Blogs/News Section

• Allows users to post and interact with food-related content including personal experiences, recommendations, and more. Posts are categorized for easy browsing, and interaction is possible through comments.

Help Section

• Provides guidance on placing orders, making payments, and navigating the platform.

User Authentication

• Features a registration and login system for personalized experiences. Users can save their order history, favorite meals, and track current orders.

Cart System

• Cart Overview: Displays selected meals with itemized details.
• Add/Remove/Update Items: Users can manage their cart with ease.
• Cart Summary: Shows total items, subtotal, and final cost.
• Proceed to Checkout: Users can complete their orders through a streamlined checkout process.

Technologies Used

Frontend

• HTML: Structures the content of web pages.
• CSS: Styles the application for a visually appealing interface.
• JavaScript: Adds interactivity, such as dynamic cart updates and form validations.

Backend

• PHP: Handles server-side logic, data processing, and user sessions. Manages communication between the frontend and the database.

Database Management System (DBMS)

• MySQL: Stores and manages user information, meal details, orders, blog posts, and transaction records.

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/samueltexa/food-system.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd food-ordering-blog-platform

3. Set up the database:

   • Create a new MySQL database and import the provided SQL dump file.

4. Configure environment variables:

   • Update the database connection details in config.php.

5. Install dependencies:

   • Ensure you have a local server stack (e.g., XAMPP, WAMP) to run PHP.

6. Run the application:

   • Start your local server and navigate to localhost/food-ordering-blog-platform in your web browser.

Usage

• Browse Meals: View and search for meals from the menu.
• Place Orders: Add meals to the cart, review, and proceed to checkout.
• Read and Post Blogs: Engage with community posts and share your own food-related experiences.
• Manage Account: Register, log in, and manage your account details and order history.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix.
3. Commit your changes and push to your branch.
4. Open a pull request describing your changes.

License

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

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