Team Name: mvc-engineers

Team Members

• ftanvir (Team Leader)
• iamerfanahmed
• its-asif

Mentor

• Amir-16

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Project Description

Restaurant Management System (RMS)

This project is a Restaurant Management System (RMS) built using the Laravel framework. The application provides seamless management of restaurant operations, including menu management, table reservations, order processing, and more. It is fully containerized using Docker for ease of deployment and consistency across environments.

Features

• User Authentication:
  • Admins can log in to manage the restaurant.
  • Customers can view the menu and make reservations.
• Menu Management:
  • Add, update, and delete menu items.
  • Categorize menu items for easy navigation.
• Table Reservations:
  • View available tables.
  • Book tables for customers.
  • Cancel or modify reservations.
• Order Management:
  • Create, update, and process customer orders.
  • Manage order status (pending, completed, etc.).
  • Print order details.
  • Send order notifications to the kitchen.
  • Stripe/PayPal integration for online payments.
  • Generate invoices for orders.
  • Apply discounts and promotions.
  • Track order history.
• Analytics & Reports:
  • View daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
  • Track popular menu items.
• Kitchen Display:
  • Display incoming orders in the kitchen.
  • Mark orders as completed.
• Feedback & Reviews:
  • Collect customer feedback and reviews.
  • Display reviews on the website.
• Email and SMS Campaign:
  • Send promotional emails and SMS to customers.
  • Notify customers of upcoming events and offers.

Tech Stack ( TALL Stack )

• Backend: Laravel (PHP Framework)
• Frontend: LiveWire, Blade Templates, Tailwind, Alpine,
• Database: MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Containerization: Docker with Docker Compose
• Server: Nginx/Apache (configured within Docker)

Prerequisites

Before running the application, ensure you have the following installed:

• Docker
• Docker Compose

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/restaurant-management-system.git
   cd restaurant-management-system

2. Set Up Environment Variables: Copy the .env.example file to .env and update the necessary values:

   cp .env.example .env

3. Build and Start Containers: Use Docker Compose to build and start the application:

   docker-compose up --build

4. Run Migrations and Seeders: Inside the application container, run the following commands to set up the database:

   docker-compose exec app php artisan migrate --seed

5. Access the Application: The application will be accessible at http://localhost.

Usage

• Admin Panel: Access the admin panel for managing restaurant operations.
• Customer Interface: Provide customers with a user-friendly interface for browsing the menu and making reservations.

Testing

Run unit and feature tests with:

php artisan test

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