What It Does

This website allows customers to browse a restaurant’s menu and place orders online. It features a dynamic ordering system powered by PHP and MySQL, enabling users to add items to their cart and submit orders seamlessly. The site also provides an organized and visually appealing menu display, making it easy for customers to explore different dishes and view descriptions before ordering. By integrating backend functionality, the platform streamlines the ordering process for both customers and restaurant staff.

Why I Built It

I developed this project to strengthen my full-stack web development skills, particularly in PHP, MySQL, and front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. My goal was to create a functional and responsive restaurant ordering system that could enhance customer experience and simplify order management for restaurants. This project also serves as a portfolio piece, demonstrating my ability to develop interactive web applications with both front-end and back-end functionality.

Challenges Faced

One of the biggest challenges was managing real-time order processing while ensuring the database handled customer orders efficiently. Setting up secure and structured MySQL queries to store and retrieve order details required careful planning. Additionally, designing a user-friendly and responsive ordering interface using Bootstrap while maintaining smooth interactions was a learning experience. Debugging PHP form submissions and optimizing database queries also helped me gain deeper insights into back-end development.