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title: Detailed Meal Ordering and Table Reservations System Task Workflow

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## Detailed Task Workflow 

This workflow outlines the comprehensive steps for building a meal ordering and table reservations system using Django. Each step includes specific responsibilities for team members and emphasizes collaboration and organization throughout the project.

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### 1. **Instructor Assigns Tasks**
- **Task Assignment**:
  - The instructor will provide specific feature assignments to each programmer, outlining the requirements for each feature.
  - Possible features might include:
    - User authentication and permissions management.
    - CRUD operations for meal management.
    - Implementation of an ordering system and billing.
    - Development of a table reservations system.

- **Task Creation**:
  - Each assigned team member will create a detailed task in a task management tool (ClickUp) based on their assigned feature. This task should include:
    - Feature description.
    - Acceptance criteria.
    - Estimated timeline.

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### 2. **Set Up the Repository**
- **Initial Setup**:
  - The assigned team member will create the GitHub repository for the project, including a README file that outlines the project goals and setup instructions.

- **Branch Creation**:
  - The team member will create a `development` branch from the `main` branch.

- **Adding Collaborators**:
  - The assigned team member will add all team members and the instructor to the repository, ensuring they have appropriate access permissions.

- **Task Creation**:
  - The team member should create a task for this setup, including steps taken and any relevant configurations made.

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### 3. **Add Base Project and Configuration**
- **Project Initialization**:
  - The assigned team member will:
    - Set up the base Django project within the `development` branch.
    - Install necessary packages and configure the settings for MySQL database connectivity.

- **Configuration**:
  - Ensure that the project has:
    - Unified settings for database connection.
    - Static and media files configuration.
    - Installed apps relevant to the project (e.g., authentication, sessions).

- **Feature Branch Creation**:
  - Create a feature branch specifically for this configuration (e.g., `feature-base-setup`).

- **Pull Request**:
  - Once the base project is configured, the assigned team member will open a pull request from `feature-base-setup` to `development`.
  - **Merge**:
    - After the pull request is reviewed and approved by peers, merge it into the `development` branch.
  
- **Task Creation**:
  - The team member should also create a task for this configuration process, detailing what was configured and any challenges faced.

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### 4. **Create Feature Branches**
- **Branch Creation**:
  - Each team member will create a feature branch from the `development` branch for their assigned feature based on the instructor's assignments.

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### 5. **Push Code and Open Pull Requests**
- **Development**:
  - Each team member works on their feature in their respective branches, implementing the necessary models, views, and templates.
  - Regularly commit changes with clear messages and push to their feature branch.

- **Open Pull Requests**:
  - After completing a feature, each member opens a pull request from their feature branch to the `development` branch for review.

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### 6. **Peer Review**
- **Review Process**:
  - Team members will collaboratively review each pull request, focusing on code quality, functionality, and adherence to project requirements.
  - Feedback should be constructive, and suggestions for improvements should be provided.

- **Approval**:
  - Once a pull request has been reviewed and approved by at least one peer, it can be merged into the `development` branch.

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### 7. **Integrate and Test**
- **Integration Testing**:
  - Once all features are merged into the `development` branch, the team will conduct comprehensive end-to-end testing of the application.
  - Testing should cover all functionalities, including:
    - Meal ordering process.
    - Table reservation features.
    - User authentication and permissions.
    - Billing and invoice generation.

- **Bug Fixes**:
  - If any issues arise during testing, they should be addressed promptly, with team members collaborating to resolve them.

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### 8. **Final Pull Request**
- **Prepare for Final Review**:
  - When the team is satisfied with the application, any team member opens a final pull request from the `development` branch to the `main` branch for instructor approval.

- **Note**:
  - This pull request should include a summary of changes and highlight any critical areas that require special attention from the instructor.

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### 9. **Merge to Main**
- **Approval Process**:
  - The instructor reviews the final pull request, providing feedback or approval.

- **Merge**:
  - Once the instructor approves the pull request, any team member merges the `development` branch into the `main` branch, finalizing the project.


## Ordered List of Tasks for the Meal Ordering and Table Reservations System

#### **1. Set Up the Repository**
- **Task 1**: **Repository Setup**
  - Create the GitHub repository for the project.
  - Set up the initial README with project goals and instructions.

- **Task 2**: **Branch Creation**
  - Create the `development` branch and add team members to the repository.

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#### **2. Add Base Project and Configuration**
- **Task 3**: **Base Project Configuration**
  - Initialize a new Django project and set up a MySQL database connection.
  - Configure necessary settings for static and media files.

- **Task 4**: **Create Feature Branch for Base Configuration**
  - Create a feature branch specifically for base project configuration (e.g., `feature-base-setup`).
  - After completing the configuration, open a pull request to merge it into the `development` branch.

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#### **4. Create Feature Branches**
- **Task 11**: **Feature Branch Management**
  - Each team member creates a feature branch based on their assigned task (e.g., `feature-user-authentication`, `feature-meal-management`, etc.).

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#### **5. Push Code and Open Pull Requests**
- **Task 12**: **Implement User Authentication**
  - Code the user registration and login functionality, and push changes to the feature branch.

- **Task 13**: **Implement Meal Management**
  - Code the CRUD operations for meals and push changes to the feature branch.

- **Task 14**: **Implement Table Reservations**
  - Code the table reservation functionality and push changes to the feature branch.

- **Task 15**: **Implement Meal Ordering**
  - Code the meal ordering process and push changes to the feature branch.
  - Code the views for displaying user-specific orders, and push changes to the feature branch.

- **Task 16**: **Implement Billing System**
  - Code the billing system logic and push changes to the feature branch.
  - Code the views for displaying user-specific  bills, and push changes to the feature branch.



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#### **6. Peer Review**
- **Task 18**: **Conduct Peer Reviews**
  - Review pull requests submitted by team members, providing feedback and approvals.

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#### **7. Integrate and Test**
- **Task 19**: **System Testing**
  - Conduct integration testing for the entire application after merging features into the `development` branch.
  - Identify and fix any bugs or issues.

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#### **8. Final Pull Request**
- **Task 20**: **Prepare for Final Review**
  - Summarize changes made in the final pull request to the `main` branch.


#### **9. Merge to Main**
- **Task 21**: **Final Merge**
  - Merge the approved final pull request from `development` to `main`.

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## Branching Strategy:

To ensure smooth collaboration and code integration within your team, follow the branching strategy outlined below:

#### 1. **Create the Development Branch**:
   - The **team lead** should create a `development` branch from the `main` branch. This will be the primary branch where all feature development happens.
   - The `main` branch should remain clean and contain only stable, production-ready code.

   ```bash
   git checkout main
   git checkout -b development
   git push origin development
   ```

#### 2. **Feature Branches**:
   - Each team member should create their own **feature branch** from the `development` branch when working on individual features. Feature branches should be named based on the feature being implemented, e.g., `feature-authentication`, `feature-reservations`, `feature-orders`.
   
   Example:
   ```bash
   git checkout development
   git checkout -b feature-authentication
   git push origin feature-authentication
   ```

   - After completing a feature, **push** the code to the feature branch and open a **pull request** to merge the feature branch into `development`.
   - Team members must conduct **peer code reviews** before merging any feature branches into `development` to ensure code quality and consistency.

   Example pull request workflow:
   - Push feature branch:
     ```bash
     git add .
     git commit -m "Implemented authentication system"
     git push origin feature-authentication
     ```
   - Open a pull request from `feature-authentication` to `development` for peer review.

#### 3. **Merging into Development**:
   - After the pull request has been reviewed and approved by at least one other team member, the feature branch can be **merged into the `development` branch**.
   - This ensures that all new features are first tested and integrated in `development` without affecting the `main` branch.

   Example:
   - In GitHub, merge the feature branch (`feature-authentication`) into `development` after approval.

#### 4. **Final Merge from Development to Main**:
   - Once all features are implemented and thoroughly tested, the team will open a **pull request from `development` to `main`**. 
   - **Important:** Do not merge this pull request yet. It should be submitted for **instructor approval** before merging.
   - The instructor will review the code and give feedback or approval.

   Example:
   ```bash
   git checkout development
   git push origin development
   ```

   - Open a pull request from `development` to `main` in GitHub, but do not merge.
   
#### 5. **Instructor Approval and Final Merge**:
   - After the instructor reviews the pull request and approves the code, the team can merge the `development` branch into the `main` branch.
   - Once merged, the `main` branch will contain the final, production-ready code.

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