Billify - Digital Order and Billing System

Introduction

Billify is a digital platform designed to simplify the order and billing process in restaurants and snack shops. By generating QR codes for bills, Billify eliminates the need for paper receipts, reduces customer wait times, and provides an efficient order management system for restaurant owners. Bills are securely stored in Google Drive, making them easily accessible for future reference.

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Features

• User Authentication: Secure login via email.
• Order Management: Restaurant owners can create, manage, and update orders easily.
• QR Code Billing: Generate QR codes for each bill, allowing customers to download their bills digitally.
• Bill History: View previous bills stored in Google Drive for quick access.
• File Upload: Store bills securely in Google Drive for future reference.

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Tech Stack

• Frontend:
  • React.js
  • Tailwind CSS
• Backend:
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
• Database:
  • MongoDB (NoSQL) for storing user data, orders, and bills.
• Cloud Storage:
  • Google Drive API for storing bills.
• Other Technologies:
  • QR Code generation: qrcode library

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How to Host Locally

Clone the project

  git clone https://github.com/Billify0/Backend.git

Go to the project directory

  cd Backend

Install dependencies

  npm install

Start the server

  npm run dev

Environment Variables

To run this project, you will need to add the following environment variables to your .env file

APP_PORT MONGO_URI SALT ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET_KEY