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Cloud-Native Food Ordering & Delivery System

A cloud-native food ordering and delivery platform built using microservices architecture, designed for scalability, security, and performance. Developed as part of SE3020 – Distributed Systems (Year 3, Semester 1, 2025).

Features

• User Roles:

  • Customers: Browse restaurants, add items to cart, place orders, track deliveries.
  • Restaurant Admins: Manage menus, update availability, handle orders.
  • Delivery Personnel: Accept and fulfill delivery assignments.
  • Admin: Manage user accounts, verify restaurants, oversee transactions.

• Core Services:

  • Web/Mobile Interface: Responsive UI built with React (asynchronous client).
  • Restaurant Management: CRUD operations for menus, order availability.
  • Order Management: Place, modify, and track orders.
  • Delivery Management: Auto-assign drivers, real-time tracking.
  • Payment Integration: Secure payments via PayHere/Stripe (sandbox).
  • Notifications: SMS/email confirmations using third-party services.

Technology Stack

• Backend:
  • Microservices with Node.js/Express (RESTful APIs).
  • MySQL
• Orchestration:
  • Docker for containerization.
  • Kubernetes for deployment and scaling.
• Frontend:
  • React.js (asynchronous web client).
• Authentication:
  • JWT with OAuth2 for role-based access.
• Third-Party Integrations:
  • Stripe (sandbox).

Installation & Deployment

Prerequisites

• Docker v20.10+
• Kubernetes (minikube v1.25+ for local testing)
• Node.js v16+

Steps

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-group-id/food-delivery-system.git
   cd food-delivery-system