🍽️ DineInGo - Smart Restaurant & Event Booking Platform

Revolutionizing the dining experience with intelligent reservations, real-time management, and innovative features for the modern Indian food lover.

DineInGo is a comprehensive full-stack restaurant and event booking platform that connects food enthusiasts with their favorite dining destinations while empowering restaurant owners with powerful management tools. Built with cutting-edge technology, it offers seamless table reservations, event bookings, and an engaging user experience.

🌟 What is DineInGo?

DineInGo transforms how people discover, book, and experience restaurants and food events. Whether you're a food lover looking for your next dining adventure or a restaurant owner managing reservations, DineInGo provides an intuitive, feature-rich platform that makes every interaction delightful.

For Food Lovers 🍕

Discover restaurants, make instant reservations, join exciting food events, and build your culinary journey with personalized recommendations and achievements.

For Restaurant Owners �

Manage your restaurant operations, handle bookings, engage with customers, and grow your business with comprehensive analytics and tools.

✨ Core Features

🎯 Smart Restaurant Discovery

Intelligent Search: Find restaurants by cuisine, location, price range, and dietary preferences
Real-Time Availability: See live table availability and book instantly
Interactive Maps: Visualize restaurant locations with integrated mapping
Favorites System: Save your favorite restaurants for quick access
Personalized Recommendations: Get restaurant suggestions based on your preferences

📅 Seamless Booking Experience

Visual Table Selection: Choose your exact table with interactive 2D floor plans
Multi-Floor Support: Navigate through different floors (Ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Real-Time Status: See table availability updated in real-time
Flexible Scheduling: Book for any date and time with dynamic slot management
Guest Management: Specify party size and special requirements
Instant Confirmation: Receive booking confirmations via email with detailed invoices

🎉 Event Booking & Management

Food Events: Discover and register for food festivals, tasting events, and culinary experiences
Interactive Seating: Choose your seats with visual seating charts
Capacity Tracking: Real-time attendee count and availability
Waitlist System: Join waitlists for sold-out events with position tracking
Digital Tickets: Get QR code tickets for easy event check-in

👤 Personalized User Experience

Custom Profiles: Create your profile with dietary preferences and favorite cuisines
Onboarding Journey: Guided setup to personalize your experience
Avatar System: Choose from multiple avatar styles with custom initials
Booking History: Track all your past and upcoming reservations
Achievement System: Earn badges and rewards for your dining activities
Review & Rating: Share your experiences and help others discover great places

💬 Social & Engagement Features

Restaurant Reviews: Rate and review restaurants with emoji support
Half-Star Ratings: Precise rating system with 0.5 increments (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, etc.)
Review Management: Edit or delete your reviews anytime
Photo Sharing: Add photos to your reviews
Business Responses: See how restaurants respond to feedback

🔔 Real-Time Notifications

Booking Updates: Get instant notifications for booking confirmations and changes
Event Reminders: Receive reminders for upcoming events
Promotional Offers: Stay updated with special deals and promotions
Waitlist Alerts: Know when a spot opens up in your waitlist

🎨 Innovative Features

AR Menu Preview: View dishes in augmented reality before ordering
Nutritional Information: See detailed nutrition facts and sustainability scores
Voice Search: Search restaurants using voice commands
Sustainability Badges: Discover eco-friendly restaurants
Dietary Assistant: Get personalized recommendations based on dietary restrictions
AI Chatbot: Get instant help and recommendations

🏢 Business Owner Dashboard

Comprehensive Analytics: Track bookings, revenue, and customer trends
Booking Management: View, confirm, modify, or cancel reservations
Floor Plan Designer: Create and manage table layouts with drag-and-drop
Menu Management: Update your menu items and categories
Review Management: Respond to customer reviews with emoji support
Staff Management: Manage staff schedules and shifts
Promotion Tools: Create and manage special offers
Real-Time Updates: See bookings and updates as they happen
Customer Insights: Understand your customers better with detailed analytics

🎪 Event Hosting Tools

Event Creation: Set up food events with custom details
Seating Designer: Create custom seating arrangements
Ticket Management: Track registrations and capacity
Attendee Management: Manage event participants
Event Analytics: Monitor event performance

🛠️ Technology Stack

Frontend

React 18 with TypeScript for type-safe development
Vite for lightning-fast development and optimized builds
Tailwind CSS for beautiful, responsive design
Framer Motion for smooth animations and transitions
Socket.IO Client for real-time updates
Firebase Authentication for secure user management
Recharts for data visualization
Lucide React for modern icons

Backend

Node.js with Express.js framework
TypeScript for type safety
MongoDB with Mongoose ODM for data management
Socket.IO for real-time bidirectional communication
JWT for secure authentication
Nodemailer for email notifications
PDFKit for invoice generation
Firebase Admin SDK for authentication

Key Features Implementation

Real-Time Updates: Socket.IO for live booking status
Email System: Professional HTML emails with Nodemailer
File Uploads: Multer for image handling
PDF Generation: Automated invoice and ticket creation
QR Codes: Digital tickets with QR code generation
Geolocation: Location-based restaurant discovery
Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with Tailwind CSS

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js 18 or higher
MongoDB database (local or Atlas)
Firebase project for authentication
Gmail account for email notifications (optional)

Installation Steps

Clone the Repository
```
git clone <repository-url>
cd dineingo
```
Install Frontend Dependencies
```
npm install
```
Install Backend Dependencies
```
cd backend
npm install
cd ..
```

Configure Environment Variables

Create .env in the root directory:

VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:5001
VITE_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key
VITE_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_project.firebaseapp.com
VITE_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
VITE_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_project.appspot.com
VITE_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_sender_id
VITE_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_app_id

Create backend/.env:

PORT=5001
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key_here

# Firebase Admin SDK
FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
FIREBASE_PRIVATE_KEY="your_private_key"
FIREBASE_CLIENT_EMAIL=your_service_account_email

# Email Configuration (Optional)
EMAIL_USER=your_email@gmail.com
EMAIL_PASS=your_app_specific_password

Start Development Servers

Option 1 - Run both servers together:

npm run start:all

Option 2 - Run separately:

# Terminal 1 - Frontend
npm run dev

# Terminal 2 - Backend
cd backend
npm run dev

Access the Application
- Frontend: http://localhost:5173
- Backend API: http://localhost:5001

� User Journey

For Customers

Sign Up / Login
- Create account with email or Google
- Complete personalized onboarding
- Set dietary preferences and favorite cuisines
Discover Restaurants
- Browse restaurants by location, cuisine, or price
- View detailed restaurant profiles with photos and reviews
- Check real-time availability
Make a Reservation
- Select date, time, and number of guests
- Choose your table from interactive floor plan
- Add special requests or notes
- Receive instant confirmation email
Attend & Review
- Get reminder notifications
- Show digital ticket at venue
- Leave review and rating after dining
Explore Events
- Browse food events and festivals
- Register for events with seat selection
- Join waitlists for popular events

For Restaurant Owners

Business Registration
- Create business account
- Complete restaurant profile
- Set up operating hours and capacity
Setup Restaurant
- Design floor plan with table layout
- Add menu items and categories
- Configure booking settings
Manage Operations
- View and manage incoming bookings
- Respond to customer reviews
- Track analytics and performance
Host Events
- Create food events
- Design seating arrangements
- Manage registrations

🎨 Key Highlights

User-Centric Design

Clean, modern interface with smooth animations
Dark mode support for comfortable viewing
Mobile-responsive design for all devices
Intuitive navigation and user flows

Real-Time Experience

Live table availability updates
Instant booking confirmations
Real-time notification system
Socket-based communication

Smart Features

AI-powered chatbot assistance
Voice search capability
AR menu visualization
Personalized recommendations

Business Intelligence

Comprehensive analytics dashboard
Customer behavior insights
Revenue tracking
Performance metrics

� Security & Privacy

Secure authentication with Firebase
JWT-based API authentication
Password encryption with bcrypt
Input validation and sanitization
CORS protection
Secure file upload handling
Privacy-focused data management

📊 Platform Statistics

Multi-Floor Support: Up to 4 floors per restaurant
Real-Time Updates: Instant synchronization across all users
Scalable Architecture: Built to handle growing user base
Email Notifications: Professional HTML email templates
Digital Tickets: QR code generation for events
Review System: Half-star precision rating

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Whether it's bug fixes, feature additions, or documentation improvements, your help makes DineInGo better.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

📧 Support

For questions, issues, or feedback:

Email: support@dineingo.com
GitHub Issues: Report a bug

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built with modern technologies and best practices to deliver an exceptional dining experience platform.

Made with ❤️ for food lovers and restaurant owners

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