Online Canteen Management System

The Online Canteen Management System is a web-based application designed to simplify the ordering and management of food items in a canteen. This system enables users to view the menu, place orders, and manage their account details. It is built using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL for data management.

Features

• User Authentication: Register and log in to manage your account.
• Menu Display: View available food items with prices and descriptions.
• Order Management: Place, update, and cancel orders easily.
• Admin Panel: Manage food items, view orders, and track sales.
• Responsive Design: Accessible on various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• Real-time Updates: Dynamic updates to the menu and orders using JavaScript.
• Database Integration: Data storage and retrieval using MySQL.

Demo

A live demo of the application can be found here: Live Demo

Technologies Used

• Frontend:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
• Backend:
  • PHP
  • MySQL

Installation

Prerequisites

• A web server (e.g., XAMPP, WAMP, or any hosting service that supports PHP and MySQL).
• PHP installed on your server.
• MySQL database.

Steps to Set Up Locally

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/online-canteen-management.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd online-canteen-management

3. Import Database:

   • Create a new database in your MySQL server.
   • Import the database.sql file found in the project directory to set up the required tables.

4. Configure Database Connection:

   • Open config.php (or equivalent) and update the database credentials:

     $servername = "localhost"; // Database server
     $username = "your_db_username"; // Database username
     $password = "your_db_password"; // Database password
     $dbname = "your_db_name"; // Database name

5. Run the Application:

   • Start your web server (e.g., XAMPP/WAMP).
   • Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/online-canteen-management.