Food Ordering Website

It is a comprehensive food ordering platform designed to provide users with a seamless experience from browsing to payment. Built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). This Food delivery website features user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and order status updates.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
• Shopping Cart: Add food items to the cart and place orders.
• Order Management: Admin panel for tracking and updating order statuses.
• Stripe Payment Gateway: Integrated for online payments.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile users.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React JS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Payment Integration: Stripe

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/siddharthgupta5/Food_Ordering_Website.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd backend

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Add the following variables:

     MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_secret_key
     

5. Start the development server:

   npm run server

6. Open another terminal. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd frontend

7. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

8. Click and Open your browser from the terminal and visit:

   http://localhost:5173