FOOD DELIVERY APPLICATION

A comprehensive C application that simplifies food ordering, optimizes delivery, and rewards customer loyalty with points.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Usage
• Features
• Modules and Algorithms
• Contribution Guidelines
• Authors and Acknowledgments
• Contact Information

Installation

Prerequisites

• C compiler

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Clone the repository: https://github.com/shubhamkumar9798/food_delivery_app.git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd food_delivery_app
3. Compile the project.
4. Run the executable: ./food_delivery_app

Usage

Running the Application

• Execute the binary: ./food_delivery_app
• Follow the on-screen instructions to place an order.

Features

• User-friendly food ordering
• Nearby restaurant suggestions using Dijkstra’s algorithm
• Comprehensive hotel and delivery management
• Loyalty points system

Modules and Algorithms

1. User Module

• Sign-Up/Login:
  • Handles user registration and authentication.
  • Stores user credentials in the login database.
  • Manages user profiles and delivery addresses.

2. Restaurant Management Module

• Update Information:
  • Allows restaurants to update menu items, contact numbers, and addresses.
  • Ensures current and accurate restaurant information in the database.

3. Find Restaurants Module

• Search Functionality:
  • Enables users to search for restaurants based on criteria such as name, distance, and ratings.
  • Utilizes Dijkstra’s algorithm to suggest nearby restaurants.

4. Restaurant Filtering and Ranking Module

• Display Sorted Results:
  • Filters and ranks restaurants by star ratings, reviews, and proximity to the delivery location.
  • Displays results in a user-friendly format.

5. Order Management Module

• Place and Manage Orders:
  • Facilitates users in selecting food items, specifying quantities, and placing orders.
  • Calculates the total bill and manages order history.

6. Loyalty Program Module

• Earn and Redeem Points:
  • Rewards users with loyalty points for each completed order.
  • Stores points in the points database.
  • Allows users to redeem points for discounts on future orders.

7. Delivery Management Module

• Assign and Track Deliveries:
  • Assigns delivery agents to accepted orders.
  • Tracks delivery progress in real-time and updates order status.

8. Payment Module

• Process Payments:
  • Enables users to pay for their orders through the application.
  • Supports multiple payment methods and ensures secure transactions.

9. Feedback Collection Module

• User Feedback:
  • Collects feedback from users about their experience.
  • Allows users to rate restaurants and delivery agents.

10. Receipt Generation Module

• Generate Receipts:
  • Automatically generates receipts for users after successful payment.
  • Provides a detailed summary of the order and payment.

11. Delivery Agent Module

• Pickup and Delivery:
  • Manages delivery agents responsible for picking up and delivering orders.
  • Tracks and updates the status of delivery tasks in real-time.

12. Delivery Acceptance or Rejection Module

• Task Management:
  • Allows delivery agents to accept or reject assigned delivery tasks based on availability.
  • Ensures efficient task allocation and management.
• Dijkstra’s Algorithm: Finds the shortest path between user and restaurant.

Contribution Guidelines

• Fork the repository
• Create a new branch
• Submit a pull request

Authors

• Developed by Shreyas K, Shriram Gopalakrishnan, Shubham kumar

Contact Information

For questions or support, contact [email protected]