yangyangli-dev / demeter

Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over crops, grains, food, and the fertility of the earth.

Food Waste Reduction Platform

Overview

The Food Waste Reduction Platform is a comprehensive solution aimed at addressing the global issue of food waste. It connects food retailers, consumers, and charitable organizations to facilitate the efficient redistribution of surplus food.

Features

• User Registration and Authentication (Retailers, Consumers, Charitable Organizations)
• Inventory Management for Retailers
• Surplus Food Identification and Listing
• Donation Claiming for Charitable Organizations
• Discounted Purchases for Consumers
• Surplus Food Alert System

Technology Stack

• Backend: Java EE
• Database: MySQL 8.0
• Build Tool: Maven
• Version Control: Git
• Testing: JUnit, Cypress

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 17 or higher
• Maven 3.6 or higher
• MySQL 8.0
• Node.js and npm (for Cypress testing)

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Navigate to the project directory
3. Set up the database:

• Create a MySQL database named fwrp
• execute the DDL.sql under demeter/document folder
• Update the database configuration in src/main/resources/application.properties

4. Build the project: mvn clean install
5. Run the application: mvn spring-boot:run
6. Access the application at http://localhost:8080

High Level Design Document

see: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VAmqbzf8KjLdld_JqMUog4fVVvuHUrC3EsTj1KPETiA/edit