This project is a full-stack Food Ordering Platform, developed with a React.js frontend and a Node.js/Express.js backend. The application facilitates user-friendly online food ordering, providing a seamless experience for both customers and administrators.

The frontend folder contains the React.js application, organized as follows:

• favicon.ico: The favicon for the web app.
• index.html: The main HTML file serving the React app.
• manifest.json: Configuration for Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities.
• robots.txt: Instructions for web crawlers.
• images/: Folder to store static images.

• assets/: Additional resources (e.g., fonts, icons, etc.).
• components/: Reusable React components for building UI elements.
• images/: Image assets used in the app.
• pages/: React components representing individual pages (e.g., Home, Menu, Cart).
• services/: API service calls to interact with the backend.
• styles/: CSS or SCSS files for styling the application.
• App.js: The main React component where routes and providers are defined.
• index.js: The entry point of the React application.

The backend folder contains the Node.js/Express.js application, structured as follows:

• db.js: Database connection and configuration.

• adminController.js: Handles admin-related operations.
• authController.js: Manages authentication (login, signup, etc.).
• cartController.js: Logic for managing user carts.
• resController.js: Manages restaurant-related operations.
• userController.js: Handles user-related operations.

• authenticateToken.js: Middleware for token-based authentication.

• Admin.js: Schema and model for admin data.
• Cart.js: Schema and model for cart data.
• MenuItem.js: Schema and model for menu items.
• Order.js: Schema and model for orders.
• Payment.js: Schema and model for payment details.
• Rating.js: Schema and model for restaurant ratings.
• Restaurant.js: Schema and model for restaurant details.
• Review.js: Schema and model for customer reviews.
• User.js: Schema and model for user data.

• adminRoutes.js: API endpoints for admin-related operations.
• authRoutes.js: API endpoints for authentication.
• cartRoutes.js: API endpoints for cart management.
• resRoutes.js: API endpoints for restaurant management.
• userRoutes.js: API endpoints for user operations.

• Directory for handling file uploads (e.g., images).

• .env: Environment variables.
• package.json: Node.js dependencies and scripts.
• server.js: Entry point for the backend server.

• User Authentication: Sign up, log in, and secure session management.
• Menu Management: View available food items and their details.
• Cart System: Add, edit, and remove items from the cart.
• Order Placement: Place orders and view order history.
• Payment Integration: Simulated or real payment processing.
• Admin Panel: Manage menu items, view orders, and oversee user activities.
• Ratings & Reviews: Users can rate and review restaurants.

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd food-ordering-platform

2. Set Up Backend:

   cd backend
   npm install express

   • Create a .env file based on .env.example and update environment variables.
   • Start the backend server:

     node server

3. Set Up Frontend:

   cd frontend
   npm install

   • Start the React development server:

     npm start

4. Access the App: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and create a pull request.

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