Version 1.0 Beta | 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 and enterprise-grade security, it offers seamless table reservations, event bookings, and an engaging user experience.
- Rate Limiting: IP-based and user-based rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Input Validation: Comprehensive schema-based validation on all endpoints
- Secure Secret Management: All API keys managed through environment variables
- Security Headers: CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and more
- CORS Protection: Restricted cross-origin requests
- See SECURITY.md for detailed security documentation
- Event Seating Charts: Interactive visual seating with draggable seats
- Concert Area Support: Manage standing room and general admission areas
- Real-Time Capacity Tracking: Live "X/Y booked" display for areas
- Guest Count Selection: Choose number of guests per booking
- Dynamic Pricing: Price multiplied by guest count
- Event Reviews & Ratings: Full review system with emoji support and owner replies
- Multi-Floor Management: Support for up to 4 floors with independent table layouts
- Real-Time Table Status: Live updates across all connected users
- Interactive Floor Plans: Drag-and-drop table designer
- Booking Management: Confirm, modify, or cancel reservations
- Automatic Table Unblocking: Smart handling of blocked tables on cancellation
- Area Capacity Tracking: Monitor booked vs total capacity
- Review System: Rate restaurants and events with half-star precision (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, etc.)
- Emoji Support: Express yourself with emoji reactions in reviews
- Like/Dislike Reviews: Community engagement on reviews
- Business Responses: Restaurant owners can reply to reviews
- Achievement System: Earn badges for dining activities
- Personalized Profiles: Custom avatars and dietary preferences
- Socket.IO Integration: Instant updates for bookings, reviews, and capacity
- Live Notifications: Real-time alerts for booking changes
- Waitlist System: Join and track waitlist positions
- Event Reminders: Automatic reminders for upcoming events
- 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
- Advanced Filters: Filter by ratings, distance, cuisine type, and more
- 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 via Socket.IO
- 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
- Booking History: Track all past and upcoming reservations
- Cancellation Support: Easy cancellation with automatic table unblocking
- Food Events: Discover and register for food festivals, tasting events, and culinary experiences
- Interactive Seating: Choose your seats with visual seating charts (individual seats or concert areas)
- Capacity Tracking: Real-time attendee count and availability with "X/Y booked" display
- Waitlist System: Join waitlists for sold-out events with position tracking
- Digital Tickets: Get QR code tickets for easy event check-in
- Event Reviews: Full review system with ratings, emoji support, and owner replies
- Multi-Day Events: Support for events spanning multiple days
- Guest Count Selection: Book multiple tickets per event
- 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 with half-star precision
- Preferences Management: Save dietary restrictions and cuisine preferences
- Restaurant Reviews: Rate and review restaurants with emoji support
- Event Reviews: Full review system for food events
- 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
- Like/Dislike System: Community engagement on reviews
- Review Sorting: Sort by rating, date, or helpfulness
- 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
- Review Notifications: Get notified when someone replies to your review
- Socket.IO Powered: Real-time delivery of all notifications
- 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
- Dark Mode: Comfortable viewing in low-light environments
- 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 via Socket.IO
- Customer Insights: Understand your customers better with detailed analytics
- Event Management: Create and manage food events with seating arrangements
- Capacity Monitoring: Track real-time capacity for areas and events
- Event Creation: Set up food events with custom details
- Seating Designer: Create custom seating arrangements (individual seats or concert areas)
- Ticket Management: Track registrations and capacity
- Attendee Management: Manage event participants
- Event Analytics: Monitor event performance
- Multi-Day Support: Create events spanning multiple days
- Area Capacity Tracking: Monitor booked vs total capacity for each area
- 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
- PWA Support for offline functionality
- 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
- Express Rate Limit for API rate limiting
- Express Validator for input validation
- Helmet for security headers
- Bcryptjs for password encryption
- Rate Limiting: IP-based (100 req/15min) and user-based limiting
- Input Validation: Schema-based validation on all endpoints
- Secret Management: Centralized environment variable management
- Security Headers: CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options
- CORS Protection: Restricted cross-origin requests
- Password Encryption: Bcrypt hashing for all passwords
- Real-Time Updates: Socket.IO for live booking status and notifications
- Email System: Professional HTML emails with Nodemailer
- File Uploads: Multer for image handling with security validation
- 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
- Node.js 18 or higher
- MongoDB database (local or Atlas)
- Firebase project for authentication
- Gmail account for email notifications (optional)
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Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/sujithputta02/DineInGo.git cd DineInGo -
Install Frontend Dependencies
npm install
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Install Backend Dependencies
cd backend npm install cd ..
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Configure Environment Variables
Create
.envin 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:# Server Configuration PORT=5001 NODE_ENV=development # Database MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string # Security Secrets (REQUIRED) JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key_min_32_characters SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret_key_min_32_characters ADMIN_CODE=your_admin_code # Firebase Configuration FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_project.firebaseapp.com FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id # Email Configuration (Optional) EMAIL_USER=your_email@gmail.com EMAIL_PASS=your_app_specific_password # AI Services (Optional) SARVAM_API_KEY=your_sarvam_api_key OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_openrouter_api_key # Frontend URLs FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173 ADMIN_URL=http://localhost:3000
See backend/.env.example for all available options.
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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
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Access the Application
- Frontend: http://localhost:5173
- Backend API: http://localhost:5001
- Admin Dashboard: http://localhost:3000 (if configured)
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Sign Up / Login
- Create account with email or Google
- Complete personalized onboarding
- Set dietary preferences and favorite cuisines
- Choose avatar style
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Discover Restaurants
- Browse restaurants by location, cuisine, or price
- View detailed restaurant profiles with photos and reviews
- Check real-time availability
- Read reviews with half-star ratings and emoji reactions
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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 with invoice
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Attend & Review
- Get reminder notifications
- Show digital ticket at venue
- Leave review with half-star rating and emoji support
- Like/dislike other reviews
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Explore Events
- Browse food events and festivals
- Register for events with seat selection
- Join waitlists for popular events
- Leave event reviews and ratings
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Business Registration
- Create business account
- Complete restaurant profile
- Set up operating hours and capacity
- Configure booking settings
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Setup Restaurant
- Design floor plan with table layout (up to 4 floors)
- Add menu items and categories
- Configure booking settings
- Set pricing and availability
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Manage Operations
- View and manage incoming bookings in real-time
- Confirm, modify, or cancel reservations
- Respond to customer reviews with emoji support
- Track analytics and performance
- Monitor real-time table status
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Host Events
- Create food events with custom details
- Design seating arrangements (individual seats or concert areas)
- Manage registrations and capacity
- Track event performance
- Respond to event reviews
- Clean, modern interface with smooth animations
- Dark mode support for comfortable viewing
- Mobile-responsive design for all devices
- Intuitive navigation and user flows
- Accessibility-focused design
- Live table availability updates via Socket.IO
- Instant booking confirmations
- Real-time notification system
- Socket-based communication for all updates
- Live capacity tracking for events
- AI-powered chatbot assistance
- Voice search capability
- AR menu visualization
- Personalized recommendations
- Intelligent search and filtering
- Comprehensive analytics dashboard
- Customer behavior insights
- Revenue tracking
- Performance metrics
- Real-time monitoring
- Rate limiting on all endpoints
- Input validation and sanitization
- Secure secret management
- Security headers (CSP, HSTS, etc.)
- CORS protection
- Password encryption with bcrypt
- Secure Authentication: Firebase authentication with JWT tokens
- Rate Limiting: IP-based (100 req/15min) and user-based limiting
- Input Validation: Schema-based validation on all endpoints
- Secret Management: All API keys in environment variables
- Security Headers: CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options
- CORS Protection: Restricted cross-origin requests
- Password Encryption: Bcrypt hashing with salt rounds
- File Upload Security: Validation and sanitization of uploads
- Privacy-focused data management
- User data encryption
- Secure session handling
- GDPR-compliant data practices
See backend/SECURITY.md for comprehensive security documentation.
- 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 with emoji support
- Event Support: Multi-day events with capacity tracking
- Rate Limiting: 100 req/15min for public endpoints
- Input Validation: Comprehensive schema-based validation
- Restaurant discovery and search functionality
- Table booking and reservation management
- Event registration and seating selection
- Review system with half-star ratings and emoji support
- Real-time updates and notifications
- User profile and preferences
- Business owner dashboard
- Event management features
- Security features (rate limiting, input validation)
- Some advanced analytics features are in development
- AR menu preview is in beta
- Voice search requires microphone permissions
- Some email templates may need customization
- Report bugs via GitHub Issues
- Include detailed steps to reproduce
- Provide screenshots or error logs
- Mention your browser and OS version
- β Core restaurant booking system
- β Event booking and management
- β Review system with half-star ratings
- β Real-time updates via Socket.IO
- β Enterprise-grade security
- β Business owner dashboard
- β Multi-floor support
- β Event seating charts
- β Capacity tracking
- β Email notifications
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- Payment integration (Stripe)
- Mobile app (iOS/Android)
- Advanced AI recommendations
- Loyalty program
- Subscription management
We welcome contributions! Whether it's bug fixes, feature additions, or documentation improvements, your help makes DineInGo better.
- Follow TypeScript best practices
- Write clean, readable code
- Add comments for complex logic
- Test your changes thoroughly
- Follow the existing code style
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE file for details.
For questions, issues, or feedback:
- Email: sec.dinelngo.team@gmail.com
- GitHub Issues: Report a bug
- Documentation: SECURITY.md | SECURITY_CHECKLIST.md
Built with modern technologies and best practices to deliver an exceptional dining experience platform. Special thanks to all beta testers and contributors.
Made with β€οΈ for food lovers and restaurant owners
Β© DineInGo 2026. All rights reserved. | Version 1.0 Beta π
Status: Ready for Beta Testing | Last Updated: March 2025