zomato-clone

⭐ How to Run the Project – Full Setup (Frontend + Admin + Backend)

This project contains three parts:

• Frontend (User website)
• Admin Panel
• Backend Server (API + Database)

Follow the steps below to run the complete system.

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✅ 1. Requirements

Before running the project, install:

• Node.js

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✅ 2. Extract the Project

Unzip the project folder: Inside it you will see:

/backend
/frontend
/admin

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🚀 Backend Setup

3. Install Backend Dependencies

Open terminal and run:

cd backend
npm install

4. Setup Environment Variables

Inside the backend folder, create a .env file:

JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_key

5. Start Backend Server

npm start

The backend will run on:

http://localhost:4000

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🎨 Frontend (User App) Setup

6. Install Frontend Dependencies

Open new terminal:

cd frontend
npm install

7. Start Frontend

npm run dev

Frontend will run on:

http://localhost:5173

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🛠️ Admin Panel Setup

8. Install Admin Panel Dependencies

cd admin
npm install

9. Start Admin Panel

npm run dev

Admin panel will open at:

http://localhost:5174

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✔️ 10. Project Usage

• Frontend: Users can explore menu, add items to cart, place orders, and make payments using Stripe.
• Admin Panel: Admin can add food items, view food list, manage orders, and update order status.
• Backend: Handles authentication, food management, cart operations, order processing, and Stripe payments.

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🏁 Project Successfully Running

Once all three terminals are running:

• Backend: http://localhost:4000
• Frontend: http://localhost:5173
• Admin: http://localhost:5174

Your full Zomato Clone system is ready to use.

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