Real-Time Food Ordering System for Robotic Restaurant

Overview

The Real-Time Food Ordering System for Robotic Restaurant aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience through automation and real-time tracking. This project implements a queuing algorithm to optimize order processing and integrates real-time tracking features to keep customers informed. Thorough testing and evaluation of the system ensure usability and performance.

Features

• Queuing algorithm for optimized order processing
• Real-time order tracking for customers
• User-friendly interface
• Comprehensive testing for usability and performance

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Java Development Kit (JDK): Version 17 or higher
• Apache Maven: Version 3.8 or higher

Installing Java

1. Download JDK: You can download the latest version of the JDK from the Oracle website or AdoptOpenJDK.

2. Install JDK: Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

3. Set JAVA_HOME:

   • On Windows:
     1. Right-click on 'This PC' and select 'Properties'.
     2. Click on 'Advanced system settings'.
     3. Click on 'Environment Variables'.
     4. Under 'System Variables', click 'New' and add:
        • Variable name: JAVA_HOME
        • Variable value: C:\path\to\your\jdk
   • On macOS/Linux:
     • Add the following line to your .bash_profile, .bashrc, or .zshrc file:

       export JAVA_HOME=/path/to/your/jdk

Installing Maven

1. Download Maven: Visit the Apache Maven website and download the latest binary zip archive.

2. Install Maven:

   • Extract the downloaded archive to a directory on your system.
   • Add the bin directory of the extracted folder to your system's PATH.

3. Verify Installation:

   • Run the following commands in your terminal or command prompt:

     java -version
     mvn -version

Building the Project

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ChocoMeow/CS3343-Food-Ordering-System.git
   cd real-time-food-ordering-system

2. Build the Project:

   mvn clean install
   OR
   mvn clean install -DskipTests # Bypass until tests

3. Run the Application::

   java -jar target\food-ordering-system-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar 
   

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue for any enhancements or bug fixes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Special thanks to all contributors and open-source projects that made this possible.