Title: Restaurant Table Booking System Using Java

Summary:

The Restaurant Table Booking System using Java is a software application that allows customers to reserve tables in a restaurant either online or through a desktop application. It helps restaurant staff manage reservations efficiently and avoid overbooking. The system improves customer experience and streamlines table management.

Explanation:

This project is designed to automate the process of booking tables in a restaurant. It replaces traditional manual reservation methods with a digital system, making it easier for both the restaurant and customers to manage bookings.

Key Features:

User Roles:

Admin/Restaurant Staff: Can add available tables, view bookings, cancel reservations, and manage customers.

Customer/User: Can register or log in, view available tables and time slots, and make a reservation.

Table Management: The admin adds details about the restaurant’s tables such as:

Table number or ID

Seating capacity

Availability status
The system checks this information before confirming a booking.

Booking Process:

Customers select the date, time slot, and number of guests.

The system shows available tables that meet the criteria.

After confirmation, a booking is saved and a confirmation is shown to the customer.

Reservation History:

Customers can view their previous and upcoming bookings.

Admin can view all bookings with customer details.

Notifications (optional):

Confirmation messages via email or SMS.

Reminder alerts for upcoming bookings.

Technologies Used:

Java (Core or Java EE): For building the main application logic

JDBC: To connect Java with a database

MySQL or SQLite: For storing customer and table data

Java Swing or JavaFX: For building a desktop GUI (if not web-based)

Servlets and JSP: If developing a web-based version

Applications:

Restaurants and cafes for managing table reservations

Hotel dining areas

Event spaces with limited seating

Online food and table booking platforms