Cravings Digital Menu
A smart digital menu system for Cravings Restaurant, built with Flutter and Firebase, including a live-admin dashboard for full customization.
Project Details
Completion Date
February 2024
Duration
1 week
Primary Language
Dart & TypeScript
Project Type
fullstack
Key Features
- Explore food items with rich images and descriptions
- Sort and filter by category (e.g., Grab & Go, Specials, Main)
- Search for specific meals by name or ingredient
- Live pricing and availability updates
- Admin panel for creating and editing menu items
- Dynamic theme customization (colors, logos, background images)
- Real-time data syncing across devices
- QR code support for quick access to digital menu
- Offline mode with cached menu data
- Preview mode for testing menu changes before publishing
Project Overview
Cravings Digital Menu is a modern, interactive food menu app designed for Cravings Restaurant to elevate their customer experience. Built using Flutter and Firebase, the mobile app allows users to browse a sleek, image-rich catalog of dishes, view detailed descriptions, and filter items by categories like 'Grab & Go Breakfast,' 'Specials,' or 'Main Dishes'. The system also includes a web-based admin panel built with Next.js, enabling restaurant managers to update menu items in real time, adjust prices, organize categories, and even change branding elements like the app theme colors or featured banners without needing to redeploy.
The application features a modern, responsive interface that adapts to various screen sizes and devices. It incorporates the latest design trends and best practices to ensure an engaging user experience.
The Challenge
The main challenge was to create a fullstack application that could handle complex data operations while maintaining a smooth and responsive user interface. Additionally, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and optimizing performance were key considerations throughout the development process.
The Solution
By leveraging Flutter, Firebase, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Web, Mobile, I was able to build a robust solution that meets all the requirements. The application's architecture is designed to be modular and scalable, allowing for easy maintenance and future enhancements.
Development Process
Planning & Design
The project began with extensive research and planning to define the scope, requirements, and technical specifications. Wireframes and mockups were created to visualize the user interface and experience.
Development
Using an agile approach, the development process was broken down into sprints, with regular reviews and iterations. This allowed for flexibility and adaptability throughout the project lifecycle.
Testing & QA
Rigorous testing was conducted at each stage of development to ensure functionality, performance, and security. User feedback was incorporated to refine and improve the application.
Deployment
The application was deployed using a CI/CD pipeline to ensure smooth and reliable releases. Monitoring and analytics were set up to track performance and user behavior.
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