Restaurant Ordering System

A simple command-line interface (CLI) application for ordering food at a restaurant. This Python-based system allows users to view a menu, place an order, and calculate the total cost of their order.

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Features

• View Menu: Displays a list of available menu items with their prices.
• Place an Order: Allows users to select items from the menu and specify quantities.
• Calculate Total: Automatically calculates the total cost of the order.
• Order Summary: Displays a summary of the order before confirmation.
• Error Handling: Handles invalid inputs gracefully (e.g., invalid item names or quantities).

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How to Run

1. Save the Script:

   • Save the Python script as restaurant_ordering.py.

2. Install Python:

   • Ensure Python 3.x is installed on your system. You can download it from python.org.

3. Run the Script:

   • Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing the script.
   • Run the script using:

     python restaurant_ordering_system.py

4. Follow the Instructions:

   • Interact with the program by following the prompts in the terminal.

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Code Overview

Key Functions

• display_menu(menu):

  • Displays the menu items and their prices.

• take_order(menu):

  • Allows the user to select items from the menu and specify quantities.
  • Returns the user's order as a dictionary.

• calculate_total(order, menu):

  • Calculates the total cost of the order based on the menu prices.

• main():

  • The main function that drives the program, providing options to view the menu, place an order, and exit.

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Example Usage

1. Start the Program:

   • Run the script and follow the menu options.

2. View the Menu:

   • Select the option to view the menu and see the available items with prices.

3. Place an Order:

   • Enter the name of the item and specify the quantity.

4. View Order Summary:

   • Review the items in your order and the total cost.

5. Confirm or Cancel:

   • Confirm your order to complete the process or cancel to start over.

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Sample Menu

The menu is defined in the script and can be customized. Example:

menu = {
    "Tacos": 25,
    "Burger": 45,
    "Pizza": 60,
    "Salad": 30,
    "Soda": 15,
    "Coffee": 20
}

Using Docker + MySQL + Python then

docker-compose down

Steps: docker-compose up --build

docker run -it burger-project-python_app (will run outsithe the Network) Instead use: docker compose exec app bash or docker compose exec app python main.py (# Run main.py inside the 'app' container)

docker exec -it burger-project-python_db_1 mysql -h localhost -u root -p