
Online Food Ordering System
Objective:
To develop a responsive and interactive web application where customers can view food items, place orders online, and track their orders, while the admin manages the menu and order processing.
Technology Stack:
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Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, AJAX
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Backend: PHP 7/8
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Database: MySQL
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Server: XAMPP / WAMP / LAMP
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Optional: Email notifications, jQuery for smooth UI
Modules & Functionalities:
1. User Authentication (Customer/Admin)
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Customer registration & login
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Admin login
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Session-based authentication
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Optional: Forgot password via email
2. Menu Display & Search
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Homepage displays food menu with:
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Food name
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Description
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Price
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Image
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Category (e.g., Snacks, Drinks, Meals)
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Search bar & category filters
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Responsive grid layout using Bootstrap
3. Cart & Order Placement
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Add to Cart button (uses JavaScript or AJAX)
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View cart with editable quantities
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Calculate subtotal + tax
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Place order → enter delivery address and phone number
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Order summary shown before confirmation
4. Order Management (Admin Panel)
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View new, accepted, completed, and cancelled orders
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Update order status (Pending, Preparing, Out for Delivery, Delivered)
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View customer details for delivery
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Option to delete/cancel fake or failed orders
5. Admin Dashboard
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Add, edit, or delete food items
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Upload images, manage prices and categories
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View total orders, customers, and income report
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Search and filter orders by date/status
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Optional: Export orders as CSV/PDF
6. Customer Dashboard
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View past orders and statuses
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Reorder previous orders
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Update profile info (name, phone, address)
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Cancel pending orders (before preparation)
7. Notifications (Optional Features)
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Show confirmation popups for orders
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Email notification to admin on new orders
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SMS integration for customers (optional)