The Order Tracking System is a PHP-based web application designed to manage and monitor orders through various stages:

1. Submitted to the lab
2. Received back from the lab
3. Delivered to the customer

This system is tailored for businesses that require precise tracking of orders, ensuring smooth operations and transparency.

• Order Management: Track and update the status of orders in real-time.
• Lab Integration: Monitor orders sent to and received from the lab.
• Customer Delivery: Manage deliveries to ensure timely handovers to customers.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simplified design for easy navigation and management.

• Backend: PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (optional for enhancements)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Elhussin/orderTraker.git

2. Set up the database:

   • Import the order_tracking.sql file into your MySQL database.
   • Update the database connection details in config.php:

     <?php
     $host = 'localhost';
     $user = 'your_username';
     $password = 'your_password';
     $database = 'order_tracking';
     ?>

3. Run the application:

   • Place the project in your web server's root directory (e.g., htdocs for XAMPP).
   • Open the application in a browser: http://localhost/orderTraker/

1. Login: Access the system with your credentials.
2. Add Orders: Enter new orders, specifying details like customer info and order description.
3. Update Status: Change the order status to:
   • Submitted to Lab
   • Received from Lab
   • Delivered to Customer
4. Track Orders: View all orders and their current statuses in a centralized dashboard.

orderTraker/
├── index.php          # Main entry point
├── config.php         # Database configuration
├── nav.php            # Navigation menu
├── views/             # HTML templates
├── controllers/       # Business logic
├── models/            # Database interactions
├── assets/            # CSS, JS, and images
└── order_tracking.sql # Database schema

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature: git checkout -b feature-name
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add feature description'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-name
5. Submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

For questions or support, please contact:

• GitHub: Elhussin