Let’s consider there will be 5 delicious food available at your new restaurant which will open by the end of 2016. To make the cashier's job easier, build a C++ console application to automate the process of billing on a daily basis
you expect someone here to undertake such a project and do it all for you?
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Here is your answer: Have fun! :)
To build a C++ console application to automate the process of billing on a daily basis for your restaurant, you can follow these steps:
1. Start by creating a new C++ project in your preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE), such as Visual Studio or Code::Blocks.
2. Define the necessary data structures to represent the menu items, orders, and customer information. For example, you can create a struct or class for each item, containing attributes like name, price, and quantity.
3. Implement a function to display the menu, which will show the available food options and their corresponding prices. You can use a loop to iterate over the menu items and print them to the console.
4. Create a function to take the customer's order. This function would allow the user to select the desired food items by entering their corresponding menu numbers and specifying the quantity. You can use loops and input validation to ensure the user enters valid choices.
5. Implement a function to calculate the total bill based on the customer's order. Iterate over the selected items and multiply their prices by the quantity. Add these amounts to obtain the total bill. You can also consider applying any discounts or taxes as necessary.
6. Create a function to display the customer's bill, showing the individual items ordered, their quantities, prices, and the total bill amount. Again, use loops to iterate over the items and print them to the console.
7. Build a loop to handle multiple customers. Inside the loop, prompt the user for their order and display the bill. After each customer, ask if there are additional customers to serve. If the user indicates no, exit the loop and end the program.
8. You may also consider implementing additional features, such as storing the daily sales data in a file for record-keeping or providing an option to search for specific items in the menu.
9. Test your application by running it and going through the ordering process. Verify that the calculations and outputs are correct.
Remember to break down your tasks into smaller functions and ensure input validation and error handling to make the application more robust and user-friendly.