Delish - Food Ordering Website

Overview

Delish is a web-based food ordering platform built with Django, designed to streamline the process of ordering food from your favorite restaurants. It provides an easy-to-use interface for customers to browse menus, place orders, and make payments online. For restaurant owners, Delish offers a comprehensive dashboard to manage menu items, track orders, and handle customer requests efficiently.

Features

For Customers:

• User Registration and Authentication: Customers can create an account or log in securely to access the platform.

• Browse Restaurants: Customers can browse a list of restaurants in their area, view restaurant details, and check out their menus.

• Order Placement: Customers can select items from the menu, customize their orders, and add them to the cart.

• Shopping Cart: Customers can review their orders in the cart, update quantities, and remove items if needed.

• Payment Processing: Secure online payment options are available for customers to complete their orders.

• Order Tracking: Customers can track the status of their orders in real-time, from preparation to delivery.

• Order History: Access to a history of past orders for easy reordering.

For Restaurant Owners:

• Restaurant Dashboard: Restaurant owners can log in and access a dedicated dashboard to manage their restaurant's offerings.

• Menu Management: Add, edit, or remove menu items with details such as name, description, price, and availability.

• Order Management: View and process incoming orders, update order status, and provide estimated delivery times.

• Customer Communication: Communicate with customers for order clarifications or special requests.

• Analytics and Reporting: Access sales reports, order history, and customer feedback to make informed business decisions.

Technologies Used

• Python Django: The web framework used for backend development.

• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: For building the frontend user interface.

• Bootstrap: Frontend framework for responsive design.

• Database: PostgreSQL for data storage.

• Payment Integration: Integration with popular payment gateways for secure transactions.

• Authentication: Django's built-in authentication system for user management.

Getting Started

To run Delish locally on your development machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/delish.git
   

2. Create a virtual environment and activate it:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate (on Linux/macOS)
   venv\Scripts\activate (on Windows)
   

3. Install the project dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Set up your database and apply migrations:

   python manage.py migrate
   

5. Create a superuser account for accessing the admin dashboard:

   python manage.py createsuperuser
   

6. Start the development server:

   python manage.py runserver
   

7. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000 to access the Delish website.

8. To access the admin dashboard, go to http://localhost:8000/admin and log in with your superuser credentials.

Deployment

For production deployment, consider using a hosting service like Heroku, AWS, or PythonAnywhere. Don't forget to set up environment variables for sensitive information like secret keys and database credentials.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the open-source community. If you'd like to contribute to Delish, please follow our [Contribution Guidelines].

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE] file for details.

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the Django community and all contributors to open-source projects that made Delish possible.

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Happy coding with Delish! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.