Pixel Foods - Cloud Kitchen Management System

Project Overview

Pixel Foods is a comprehensive cloud kitchen management system designed to streamline the operations of cloud kitchens. The platform enables kitchen owners to manage their menu, handle orders, track subscriptions, and process payments efficiently.

Features

User Management

• Custom user authentication system
• Role-based access control (Admin, Kitchen Staff, Customers)
• User profile management
• Secure password handling

Menu Management

• Dynamic menu creation and updates
• Category-based organization
• Price management
• Availability tracking
• Image upload for dishes

Order Management

• Real-time order tracking
• Order status updates
• Order history
• Delivery status tracking

Subscription System

• Weekly/Monthly meal plans
• Customizable subscription options
• Subscription management
• Auto-renewal functionality

Payment Integration

• Razorpay payment gateway integration
• Secure payment processing
• Payment history
• Invoice generation

Admin Dashboard

• Sales analytics
• Order statistics
• User management
• Menu management
• Subscription oversight

Technical Stack

Backend

• Django 5.2.3
• Python 3.12
• PostgreSQL Database
• Gunicorn (Production Server)

Frontend

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• Bootstrap 5
• Crispy Forms

Additional Technologies

• WhiteNoise (Static File Serving)
• Django Crispy Forms
• Pillow (Image Processing)
• psycopg2 (PostgreSQL Adapter)

Project Structure

pixel_foods/
├── meals/                 # Main application
│   ├── models.py         # Database models
│   ├── views.py          # View logic
│   ├── urls.py           # URL routing
│   └── templates/        # HTML templates
├── users/                # User management app
│   ├── models.py         # User models
│   ├── views.py          # User views
│   └── forms.py          # User forms
├── static/               # Static files
│   ├── css/             # Stylesheets
│   ├── js/              # JavaScript files
│   └── images/          # Image assets
└── templates/            # Base templates

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Mohit-Narayan/ThindiMithra.git

2. Create and activate virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # Linux/Mac
# or
venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows

3. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up environment variables:

DEBUG=False
ALLOWED_HOSTS=.onrender.com
DATABASE_URL=your_postgresql_url
EMAIL_HOST_USER=your_email
EMAIL_HOST_PASSWORD=your_email_password
RAZORPAY_KEY_ID=your_razorpay_key
RAZORPAY_KEY_SECRET=your_razorpay_secret

5. Run migrations:

python manage.py migrate

6. Create superuser:

python manage.py createsuperuser

7. Run development server:

python manage.py runserver

Deployment

The project is deployed on Render.com with the following configuration:

• PostgreSQL database
• Gunicorn as the production server
• WhiteNoise for static file serving
• Environment variables for sensitive data

Security Features

• CSRF protection
• XSS protection
• Secure password hashing
• SSL/TLS encryption
• Session security
• Input validation

Future Enhancements

1. Mobile application development
2. Real-time order tracking
3. Advanced analytics dashboard
4. Inventory management system
5. Customer feedback system
6. Integration with delivery services
7. Multi-language support
8. Push notifications

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

License

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

Contact

For any queries or support, please contact:

• Email: [email protected] |
• GitHub: Mohit-narayan | Mahesh-M18 | Athish-Kiran

Acknowledgments

• Django Documentation
• Bootstrap Documentation
• Render.com Documentation

Contibuters and Team

• Mohith N | Mahesh M | Athish Kiran Reddy
• -- The Pixel Syyndicate --