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I run a small cafe, and i wish to make my staff members lives easier with a new ordering system!

I want to make a simple web-based application that will transmit data to another screen. For example;

  1. On the tablet/laptop i will input the customers order
  2. The staff will see the order on a monitor in the kitchen
  3. The staff member will have the ability to remove order that have gone out

I wish to create this system myself as a mini-project, and was wondering what the easiest method is for doing this? The system does not need to be complex, but just needs to function.

How can i do this?

Thank you again!

Solution

  • Well, there are some design considerations that you will need to make decisions about first.

    1. Do you want this to be a web application, or a standalone application (winforms)? May I suggest that you create this as a web app, because if you do it right, it could work on smart devices then as well.
    2. You will also need to consider security, because you wouldn't want just any computer/smart device to place or modify orders.
    3. Do you have the hardware for hosting your solution, or will you want to consider using a cloud service. There are many pros and cons either way, it's really just a decision you will need to make.