MenuCloud

Description

MenuCloud is a digital menu platform built with MERN Stack, It allows restaurant owners to create, manage, and share digital menus via unique QR codes for a seamless guest experience.

Table of Contents

• Description
• Installation
• Features

Installation

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/prajesh8484/MenuCloud.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   cd MenuCloud

3. Install Dependencies (Backend & Frontend)

   # Install Backend Dependencies
   cd backend
   npm install
   
   # Install Frontend Dependencies
   cd ../frontend
   npm install

4. Environment Setup
   Create a .env file in the backend folder with the following credentials:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloud_name
   CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_api_key
   CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_api_secret

5. Start the Development Servers
   You will need to run the backend and frontend servers concurrently.

   Backend:

   cd backend
   npm run start

   Frontend:

   cd frontend
   npm run dev

6. Open the Project in a Browser
   Open your browser and go to http://localhost:5173 to view the project.

Features

• Dynamic Menu Management – Perform real-time CRUD operations and manage cloud-hosted image uploads seamlessly via Cloudinary.
• Secure Authentication – Robust JWT-based admin system ensuring protected access and data security.
• Smart Connectivity – Automatically generates unique restaurant URLs and QR codes for instant, hassle-free customer access.
• React Admin Dashboard – A streamlined interface for effortless menu editing and restaurant profile management.
• Responsive Public View – Beautiful, mobile-optimized menu page for a superior guest experience.