The Foca APIs were developed to provide a seamless and efficient food ordering experience for both food stores and users. These APIs empower food stores to effectively manage and sell food orders while enabling users to conveniently place orders through the app.
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Efficient Order Management: Food stores can efficiently handle and manage food orders through the provided APIs, streamlining their operations.
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Secure Authentication and Authorization: RESTful APIs are implemented with robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, ensuring secure interactions between users, food stores, and the app.
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Real-time Chat Functionality: The APIs include real-time chat functionality that facilitates instant communication between buyers and sellers, enhancing the user experience and enabling quick issue resolution.
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Database Integrity: SQL transactions are utilized to guarantee the integrity of operations performed within the database, preventing data inconsistencies and ensuring reliable data storage.
The project utilizes a cutting-edge tech stack to deliver high-performance and reliable backend solutions:
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Node.js and Express: These technologies are used for backend development, providing a solid foundation for building scalable and responsive APIs.
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Socket.io: Socket.io is employed for real-time communication, enabling instant messaging features within the app.
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PostgreSQL: The PostgreSQL database is chosen for its data integrity and reliability, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
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Sequelize: As the ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool, Sequelize enhances efficiency and reliability by simplifying database operations and interactions.
Feel free to contribute by submitting pull requests or reporting issues.