GoFood - Online Food Ordering and Management System 🍔🍕

GoFood is an online platform that enables users to browse food items, place orders, and manage their cart seamlessly. Built using the MERN stack, it offers a responsive and user-friendly experience for food enthusiasts and restaurant owners alike.

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Features ✨

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
• Browse Food Categories: Explore a wide range of food categories and items.
• Add to Cart: Easily add, remove, and update items in your cart.
• Order Placement: Simple and intuitive order placement workflow.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Image Uploads: Seamlessly integrate images for food items via Cloudinary.

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Motivation 💡

The project aims to digitize and streamline the food ordering process, enhancing user convenience while providing restaurant owners with tools to manage their offerings effectively.

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Tech Stack 🛠

1. Frontend:

   • React.js
   • Bootstrap (for styling and responsiveness)

2. Backend:

   • Node.js with Express.js
   • MongoDB (Database)

3. Additional Tools:

   • Cloudinary: For image uploads and management.
   • bcrypt.js: For secure password hashing.
   • express-validator: For request validation.

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Installation and Setup 🚀

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/deveshanurag/GOFOOD.git  
   cd gofood  

2. Backend Setup:

   cd backend  
   npm install  

3. Environment Variables:
   Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the following:

   MONGO_URI=your-mongodb-uri  
   JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key  
   CLOUDINARY_NAME=your-cloudinary-name  
   CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your-cloudinary-api-key  
   CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your-cloudinary-api-secret  

4. Start the Backend:

   npm start  

5. Frontend Setup:

   cd frontend  
   npm install  
   npm start  

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Demo

Demo video:(open in incognito window):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eikwRX0RQKtaqg29lqlcPdjhsMWjtGBo/view?usp=sharing

Live Website:

https://gofood-frontend-gvr6.onrender.com/

Usage 🖥

1. Register and log in as a user.
2. Browse through the food categories and select items to add to your cart.
3. Place an order and receive real-time updates (if integrated).
4. User can track the food orders

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Future Scope 🚀

• Real-Time Order Tracking: Integrate WebSockets for live order updates.
• Payment Gateway Integration: Add support for online payments.
• Ratings and Reviews: Allow users to rate and review food items.
• Multi-Vendor Support: Extend the platform to support multiple vendors.

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