Snap Eats

Snap Eats is a full-stack food ordering application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). This application provides a seamless and secure platform for users to browse, order food, and manage their profiles and payment details.

Deployed Link: Snap Eats

Features

User Authentication and Authorization

• Secure login and signup functionality using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and Bcrypt for password hashing.

User Features

• Address Management: Add, update, and delete addresses.
• Payment Details: Save and manage payment information.
• Cart Management: Add multiple items to the cart, update quantities, or remove items.
• Profile Management: Edit personal details within the application.

Backend

• RESTful APIs developed using Express.js to handle CRUD operations.
• Integrated MongoDB for data storage and retrieval.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js: For building the user interface.

Backend

• Node.js: Backend runtime environment.
• Express.js: Framework for building the RESTful API.

Database

• MongoDB: NoSQL database for storing application data.

Authentication

• JWT: For secure token-based user authentication.
• Bcrypt: For hashing user passwords.

Setup and Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js: Install the latest version from Node.js official website.
• MongoDB: Set up a MongoDB instance locally or use a cloud service like MongoDB Atlas.

Steps to Run Locally

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/snap-eats.git
   cd snap-eats

2. Install Dependencies: Navigate to the root folder (Frontend and Backend) and run:

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

4. Start the Application:

   • Start the backend server:

     npm start

   • Start the React frontend move to Frontend\Food-Ordering-App:

     npm run dev

5. Access the Application: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173.

Screenshots

Future Enhancements

• Add real-time order tracking.

• Integrate third-party payment gateways.

• Add an admin panel for managing orders and inventory.