Creating a Web-based Cafe Ordering Application Part 1 - Explanation and Creation of the Header

Summary

This video tutorial walks through the development of a web-based cafe application using Bootstrap and PHP. The application aims to streamline food and beverage ordering services in cafes, restaurants, and similar establishments. It covers creating four user roles: owner/admin, cashier, waiter, and kitchen staff, each with specific access rights. The tutorial is designed to be beginner-friendly, focusing on both front-end and back-end development, along with database integration. Step-by-step instructions guide viewers through setting up the interface, creating dynamic elements, and utilizing Bootstrap for responsive design.

Takeaways

• 😀 The tutorial teaches how to create a web-based cafe application using Bootstrap and PHP, focusing on simplicity and clarity for beginners.
• 😀 The application will include four user roles: Owner/Admin, Cashier, Waiter, and Kitchen Staff, each with specific access rights.
• 😀 The customers will not place orders directly; instead, waiters will take customer orders and input them into the system.
• 😀 The Owner/Admin role will have full access, including viewing reports, managing the menu, and adding, editing, or deleting users.
• 😀 The Cashier role will have access to pricing information, confirm payments, and generate payment receipts.
• 😀 Waiters can view the menu, select items, calculate total prices, update or delete orders, and make the order for the kitchen.
• 😀 The Kitchen Staff will receive and confirm orders, marking them as ready to serve once completed, without the ability to change orders after confirmation.
• 😀 The application’s front end will be developed with Bootstrap, with a responsive design suitable for both desktop and mobile devices.
• 😀 The navigation bar (navbar) will be customized using Bootstrap’s built-in components, including adding dynamic usernames and dropdown menus.
• 😀 The tutorial also discusses styling and color adjustments, such as changing the navbar background color and adding logos to the interface.
• 😀 Users are encouraged to follow the tutorial step by step to understand both the front-end and back-end processes of building a basic cafe management system.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the web-based cafe application described in the tutorial?

The main purpose of the web-based cafe application is to assist food and beverage ordering services in a cafe, restaurant, or similar establishment. It helps streamline the ordering process by allowing waiters to place orders, cashiers to confirm payments, and the kitchen to manage and prepare orders.

What are the four user roles in the cafe application?

The four user roles in the cafe application are: Owner/Admin, Cashier, Waiter/Waitress, and Kitchen.

Why is the customer role not included in the system?

The customer role is not included because orders are not placed by customers directly. Instead, customers verbally communicate their orders to the waiter, who then places the order using the application.

What functionality does the Owner/Admin role have in the system?

The Owner/Admin can view reports, add, change, and delete the price menu list, and add, change, or delete user accounts. They have the highest level of control over the system.

What tasks can a Cashier perform in the application?

The Cashier can view the menu and total price, confirm payments, and generate a proof of payment once the customer has paid.

What can a Waiter/Waitress do in the cafe application?

A Waiter/Waitress can view the menu and prices, choose items from the menu to place an order, see the total price, update or delete orders, and submit them to the kitchen.

What tasks are assigned to the Kitchen role in the application?

The Kitchen role is responsible for receiving orders placed by the waiter, confirming receipt of the orders, changing the order status to 'ready to serve' once the food is prepared, and ensuring no modifications are made after confirmation.

What was the approach taken to build the front end of the application?

The front end of the application was built using Bootstrap for styling, with an index file created first. The instructor used the CDN version of Bootstrap to make the setup process easier and quickly display a structured layout.

What did the tutorial suggest about customizing the navbar and making it responsive?

The tutorial guided on creating a responsive navbar using Bootstrap’s grid system, aligning the navbar elements correctly, and adjusting the layout based on screen size (e.g., using container classes and responsive margins). The background color was also customized to a blue theme.

How did the instructor add a logo to the navbar, and why was a CDN link used?

The instructor added a coffee logo to the navbar by using a Font Awesome icon. A CDN link was used to include the icon because it simplifies the process, reducing the need to download and host files locally.