Food Ordering App V2

This is a food ordering app that allows users to order food from a restaurant. The app is built using Java Swing for the client-side and MySQL for the server-side.

Features

• Client-side: Java Swing GUI for easy and interactive food ordering.
• Server-side: Java-based server with MySQL database for data management.
• Socket-based connection for seamless communication between client and server.

Tech Stack

• Client-side:
  • Java Swing
• Server-side:
  • Java
  • MySQL

Getting Started

Prerequisites

To run this project locally, you'll need:

• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• MySQL
• GSON package

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Metsehafe-Eyasu/food-ordering-app-v2

2. Set up the MySQL database:

   • Create a new database and import the provided SQL dump.

3. Compile and run the server-side:

cd server
javac Server.java
java Server

4. Compile and run the client-side:

cd client
javac Client.java
java Client

Usage

1. Login and Registration

• Open the application.
• Click on the "Login" button if you have an account, or "Register" to create a new one.
• Provide the required credentials and submit.

2. Manage Food Items

• Use the options to:
  • Add a new food item.
  • Update existing food items.
  • Delete food items.
  • View the list of available food items.

3. Place Order

• Browse through the menu of available food items.
• Select the items you want to order and add them to your cart.
• Proceed to the "Cart" section.
• Confirm your order and submit.

4. View Order

• You can view your order history in the "History" section.
• This will display a list of all orders you've placed along with their details.

5. View Profile

• Access your user profile by clicking on the "Profile" option.
• Here, you can view and edit your personal information.

License

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

Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge the following resources and tools that were used in the development of this project:

• Java Swing Documentation
• MySQL Documentation