Decentralized Cafeteria Shopping System

Introduction

Welcome to the Decentralized Cafeteria Shopping System, a pioneering DAPP (Decentralized Application). This project strives to transform cafeteria interactions, utilizing blockchain for efficient meal ordering, secure transactions, and a rewarding system.

Project Overview

Our system connects university management, cafeteria staff, and users in a seamless, blockchain-powered environment. It enhances the cafeteria experience through efficient order processing, cryptocurrency payments, and a loyalty program.

Features

• Menu Management: Enables cafeteria staff to update the menu, adjust prices, and manage item availability.
• Order Processing: Users can easily select, order, and customize their meals.
• FastCoin Payments: Transactions are made using FastCoin, our custom ERC20 token.
• Loyalty Rewards: A rewarding system that benefits regular customers.
• Promotions: Dynamic discounts and special offers.

Technology Stack

• Smart Contracts: Developed on the Ethereum blockchain using Solidity.
• Front-End: Implemented with JavaScript and the React framework.
• Tokenomics: FastCoin, following the ERC20 token standard.

How to Run the Project

To run the Decentralized Cafeteria Shopping System, follow these detailed steps:

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed.
• Install Ganache for a personal Ethereum blockchain.
• Install Truffle for smart contract compilation and deployment.

Steps

Setting Up the Environment

1. Clone the Repository:

   • Open your terminal.
   • Run the command git clone https://github.com/Ahmed1282/Decentralized-Cafeteria-Shopping-System.git to clone the repository.

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   • After cloning, navigate to the project directory with cd Decentralized-Cafeteria-Shopping-System.

3. Install Dependencies:

   • In the project directory, run npm install to install all the required dependencies.

Running the Blockchain and Migrations

4. Open Ganache:

   • Launch Ganache to create your personal Ethereum blockchain.

5. Migrate Contracts:

   • Open a new terminal window (do not close the previous one).
   • Ensure you are in the root directory of the project (not inside client).
   • Run the command truffle migrate to deploy your contracts to the blockchain.

Running the Client Application

6. Navigate to Client Directory:

   • In the first terminal, navigate to the client directory with cd client.

7. Start the Client Application:

   • Run npm start to start the client-side application.

8. Access the Application:

   • Open your browser and go to localhost:3000 to interact with the application.

Additional Information

• This project uses Ganache for a simulated blockchain environment.
• Ensure all dependencies are installed before running the project.

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter any issues, make sure all prerequisites are correctly installed, your Ganache instance is running, and you are using two separate terminals as instructed.