Feastnow

Feastnow is an e-commerce platform for ordering food online, built using Django. This application allows users to browse, order food , manage their orders, and update their profiles.

Features

• User Authentication (Login/Signup)
• Browse Dishes
• Add to Cart and Checkout
• Order History Management
• User Profile with Profile Picture
• Admin Panel for Managing Orders, Dishes, and Feedback

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Django
• Virtualenv

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the project locally.

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/RaghavOG/Feastnow.git
cd Feastnow

2. Create a Virtual Environment

Using virtualenv is a good practice to manage dependencies and avoid conflicts.

Install virtualenv (if not already installed)

pip install virtualenv

Create and activate the virtual environment

For macOS/Linux:

virtualenv venv
source venv/bin/activate

For Windows:

virtualenv venv
venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install Dependencies

Once the virtual environment is active, install the required dependencies using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set Up the Database

Run the following command to apply migrations and set up the database:

python manage.py migrate

5. Create a Superuser

To access the admin dashboard, you'll need a superuser account:

python manage.py createsuperuser

Follow the prompts to create a username, email, and password.

6. Run the Development Server

Start the Django development server:

python manage.py runserver

You can now access the application at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Admin Panel

The admin panel allows the administrator to manage customers, orders, dishes, and feedback. To log in as an admin, use superuser to make admin credentials :

• Admin login: http://127.0.0.1:8000/adminlogin

Admins can:

• View and manage customer orders
• Add new dishes
• View feedback from customers

User Profile

Users can view and update their profile information, including:

• Changing profile picture
• Updating personal details

Usage

• Navigate to the homepage to browse available restaurants and food items.
• Add items to your cart, proceed to checkout, and manage orders.
• Admins can log in to /adminlogin for managing orders and content.

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.