Short Explanation
DaFranchise is a website that acts as a comprehensive franchise library, displaying detailed information about various franchises and their branches. Built with Laravel, it offers an intuitive and user-friendly experience.
Project Goals
The primary objectives of DaFranchise were:
- To create a clean and organized platform for displaying franchise information.
- To leverage Laravel for easy backend management and efficient database handling.
- To ensure the website is both user-friendly and well-structured for administrators and future developers.
Tech Stack Used
- Backend: Laravel (PHP)
- Frontend: Bootstrap
- Database: MySQL
Features
Franchise Information
Displays detailed data on different franchises, including their branches and relevant information.
Clean Code Structure
Built with an emphasis on maintainability, making the code easier to read and extend for future improvements.
User Authentication
Allows administrators to manage franchise data through a secure and organized admin panel.
Responsive Design
Responsive layouts were created using Bootstrap for optimal viewing across devices.
The Problems and How I Deal With It
Structuring the database for efficient data management was addressed by designing a normalized database with clear relationships between franchises and branches, ensuring smooth data handling. To ensure clean and maintainable code, I followed Laravel's conventions and best practices, using controllers and views effectively to make the code easy for future developers to understand. Balancing user-friendliness with functionality was achieved by using Bootstrap to design a clean, responsive UI, making it easy for both users and administrators to navigate and manage franchise information.
Lessons Learned
I gained proficiency in Laravel and PHP for backend web development and learned how to efficiently structure databases to manage related data. I emphasized the importance of clean, maintainable code to enhance readability and future-proof the project. Additionally, I improved my skills in building responsive web applications using Bootstrap.