RestaurantMenu Oqtane Module

Overview

The RestaurantMenu module provides a flexible way to display menus, categories, and menu items within an Oqtane-based site. It integrates seamlessly with Blazor and leverages standard Oqtane API endpoints for easy administration and customization.

Key Features

1. Menus
   • Define separate menus, each with its own name, description, images, and availability times.
   • Organize multiple menus for different locations or occasions.

2. Categories
   • Group related menu items under specific categories.
   • Provide descriptions and sort categories for neat display.

3. Items
   • List each individual menu item with name, description, price, and images.
   • Mark items as new or featured, and sort them by priority.
   • Link items to optional add-ons or upsells.

4. Attributes
   • Store extra attributes as needed (for example, gluten-free, spicy, or other labels).
   • Use them to categorize items or add item-specific notes.

5. Nutrition Information
   • Display calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, and sodium data.
   • Apply dynamic formatting for a clean user experience.

6. Customization Options
   • Modify menu designs with user-defined images, colors, and item arrangement.
   • Include item options and additional pricing to create custom variations.

7. Administration
   • Manage menus, categories, and items in an integrated dashboard.
   • Control module settings such as the default menu, active attributes, and other parameters.
   • Restrict viewing or editing through Oqtane’s built-in permission system.

Architecture

• Built using Blazor and integrates directly with Oqtane’s modular framework.
• Separates data models (menus, items, categories) in distinct services and repositories following Oqtane patterns.
• Incorporates multi-layer data access (server manager, repository, migrations) to handle module installation and updates.

Implementation

• Utilizes standard ASP.NET Core and Blazor patterns.
• Implements portable module interfaces (IInstallable, IPortable, ISearchable) for seamless Oqtane compatibility.
• Consumes Oqtane’s structured API endpoints for retrieving data and updating menu records.
• Offers local storage of images and references for easy theming.

For more information, including setup and configuration details, refer to the official Oqtane documentation.