Canteen Management System (PHP)

This pure PHP web application equips organizations with the tools to efficiently manage canteen operations. It offers a user-friendly interface for:

• Sales Management:
  • Process customer orders for canteen items seamlessly.
  • Calculate bills accurately to ensure fair pricing.
  • Accept payments (if applicable) using secure integration with payment gateways (implementation details depend on the chosen gateway).
  • Manage customer accounts (optional) to personalize the canteen experience.
• Reporting:
  • Generate informative reports on sales, revenue, and popularity of items.
  • Gain valuable data-driven insights into customer preferences to tailor your offerings.
  • Identify best-selling items and adjust inventory accordingly.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Efficiency: Streamline manual tasks and automate inventory tracking.
• Improved Accuracy: Reduce errors in order processing and billing.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Make informed choices based on sales and inventory data.
• Cost Control: Optimize inventory management and prevent overstocking.
• Customer Satisfaction: Deliver a smooth ordering experience.

Getting Started

Prerequisites:

• Tailwind css
• PHP 7.4 or later (https://www.php.net/)
• MySQL 8.0 or later database server (https://www.mysql.com/)
• Text editor or preferred code editor

Installation:

1. Download the Code:

   Download the project files as a ZIP archive or clone the repository using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/heyabhiraj/CANMANsys/

2. Set Up Database Connection:

   Create a MySQL database for the canteen management system. Edit the admin/config.php file to provide your database credentials:

   <?php
   
   define('DB_HOST', 'your_database_host');
   define('DB_NAME', 'your_canteen_database');
   define('DB_USER', 'your_database_username');
   define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_database_password');
   
   ?>

3. Create Database Tables (optional):

   If you're not using pre-defined database tables, create the necessary tables (e.g., item_list, order_payment, item_order, registered_user, etc.) using SQL scripts or within the code itself.

4. Run the Application:

   Place the project files in a web-accessible directory on your server. Access the application in your browser using the URL pointing to the index.php file (e.g., https://localhost/canteen-management-system/index.php).

Usage

The application's interface will guide you through managing canteen operations. You can typically perform actions like:

• Adding/Editing Items: Create new items or modify existing ones.
• Managing Inventory: Maintain stock levels and set reorder points.
• Processing Orders: Take and fulfill customer orders.
• Generating Reports: View insightful reports on sales and inventory.

Security Considerations

• Implement secure user authentication and authorization to restrict access to sensitive data.
• Validate all user input to prevent SQL injection and other vulnerabilities.
• Sanitize data before displaying it to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
• Consider using prepared statements for database interactions to safeguard against SQL injection.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to this project! Here's how you can participate:

• Report Bugs: If you encounter any issues, create a GitHub issue.
• Suggest Features: Feel free to share your ideas for new functionalities.
• Submit Pull Requests: Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request for review.

License

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

Additional Information

• Consider including screenshots or a short demo video to illustrate the system's functionality.
• Outline authentication and authorization mechanisms (if implemented).
• Mention any external libraries