Green University of Bangladesh

Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Semester: (Spring, Year: 2024), B.Sc. in CSE (Day)

" Recipe Book Web App "

Course Title: Web programming Lab

Course Code: CSE 302
Section: 213 D19
Students Details
Name ID
Kamrul Hassan 221902345
Bithi Saha 221902198

Submission Date: 5 May 2024

Course Teacher’s Name: Rusmita Halim Chaity

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Lab Project Status

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Contents

1 Introduction 3
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Motivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Problem Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.1 Problem Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.2 Complex Engineering Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Design Goals/Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Design/Development/Implementation of the Project 7

2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Project Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.1 Subsection_name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.1 Subsection_name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Performance Evaluation 10
3.1 Simulation Environment/ Simulation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.1 Subsection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.2 Subsection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Results Analysis/Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.1 Result_portion_1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.2 Result_portion_2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.3 Result_portion_3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Results Overall Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.1 Complex Engineering Problem Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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4 Conclusion 12
4.1 Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Scope of Future Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 Overview
The Recipe Book Web App aims to provide users with a user-friendly platform to dis-
cover, save, and share their favorite recipes. In today’s digital age, where individuals are
increasingly relying on technology for various aspects of their lives, a dedicated recipe
management application can greatly simplify the process of organizing and accessing
culinary creations. By offering a centralized repository of recipes accessible from any
device with internet connectivity, the Recipe Book Web App seeks to revolutionize how
users interact with and manage their culinary inspirations.

1.2 Motivation
The motivation behind developing the Recipe Book Web App stems from the recog-
nition of the inherent challenges associated with traditional methods of recipe man-
agement. Physical recipe books are prone to loss, damage, and disorganization, while
digital alternatives often lack robust features or fail to provide a seamless user expe-
rience. By leveraging modern web technologies, we aim to address these limitations
and offer users a comprehensive solution that caters to their evolving needs. Our ulti-
mate goal is to empower users to effortlessly explore, create, and share culinary delights
while fostering a sense of community and inspiration in the culinary world .

1.3 Problem Definition

1.3.1 Problem Statement

The problem statement centers around the need for a user-friendly digital solution for
managing and sharing recipes. Existing recipe websites or applications often suffer
from usability issues, lack of customization options, and limited functionality. As a
result, users are left frustrated and dissatisfied with their recipe management experience.
The Recipe Book Web App seeks to address these shortcomings by offering a feature-

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rich platform that combines intuitive design with robust functionality, catering to the
diverse needs of recipe enthusiasts.

1.3.2 Complex Engineering Problem

The development of the Recipe Book Web App presents several complex engineering
challenges that must be addressed to ensure its success. These challenges include:

• Designing an intuitive user interface that balances aesthetics with functionality,

providing users with a seamless recipe browsing and management experience.

• Implementing a robust backend infrastructure capable of securely storing and ef-

ficiently retrieving large volumes of recipe data, while also ensuring scalability to
accommodate future growth.

• Optimizing performance to deliver fast loading times and responsive interactions,

even under high user traffic.

• Integrating various technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and AJAX
to create a cohesive and interactive user experience across different devices and
platforms.

• Addressing user privacy and security concerns by implementing robust authenti-

cation mechanisms, data encryption, and access control measures.

These challenges require a comprehensive approach that encompasses both techni-

cal expertise and innovative problem-solving to deliver a Recipe Book Web App that
meets the needs and expectations of its users.

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 Table 1.1: Summary of the attributes touched by the mentioned projects
Name of the P Attributes Explain how to address
P1: Depth of knowledge required This project requires understanding of web de-
velopment technologies such as HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, PHP, and AJAX.
P2: Range of conflicting require- Balancing the need for a feature-rich user
ments interface with performance optimization may
present conflicting requirements.
P3: Depth of analysis required Detailed analysis of user requirements, data
storage solutions, and security measures is nec-
essary.
P4: Familiarity of issues The project addresses common issues in web
development such as data validation, user au-
thentication, and responsive design.
P5: Extent of applicable codes The project involves writing code for frontend
and backend development, as well as database
management.
P6: Extent of stakeholder involve- Stakeholder involvement is crucial for gathering
ment and conflicting requirements user feedback and refining the application fea-
tures. Conflicting requirements may arise be-
tween stakeholders with different priorities.
P7: Interdependence The project components such as frontend inter-
face, backend functionality, and database man-
agement are interdependent and must be inte-
grated seamlessly.

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1.4 Design Goals/Objectives
The primary design goals and objectives of the Recipe Book Web App are as follows:

• Create a visually appealing and intuitive user interface that enhances user engage-
ment and satisfaction.

• Develop a secure and scalable backend infrastructure that ensures the confiden-
tiality and integrity of user data.

• Implement features for adding, editing, and deleting recipes, as well as searching
and filtering functionality, to enhance usability and convenience.

• Ensure cross-device compatibility and responsiveness to provide a consistent user

experience across different devices and screen sizes.

• Optimize performance to deliver fast loading times and responsive interactions,

enhancing user satisfaction and retention.

1.5 Application
The Recipe Book Web App has a wide range of potential applications, including:

• Home cooks seeking new recipe ideas and inspiration.

• Individuals organizing and accessing their personal recipe collections.

• Cooking enthusiasts sharing favorite recipes with an online community.

• Culinary professionals and food bloggers showcasing creations and engaging

with their audience.

By catering to the diverse needs of these user groups, the Recipe Book Web App
aims to become the go-to platform for recipe management and sharing in the digital
age.

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Chapter 2

Design/Development/Implementation
of the Project

2.1 Introduction
Start the section with a general discussion of the project [1] [2] [3].

2.2 Project Details

In this section, you will elaborate on all the details of your project, using subsections if
necessary.

2.2.1 Subsection_name

Figure 2.1: Figure name

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 You can fix the height, width, position, etc., of the figure accordingly.

2.3 Implementation
All the implementation details of your project should be included in this section, along
with many subsections.

2.3.1 Subsection_name
This is just a sample subsection. Subsections should be written in detail. Subsections
may include the following, in addition to others from your own project.

The workflow

Tools and libraries

Implementation details (with screenshots and programming codes)

Each subsection may also include subsubsections.

2.4 Algorithms
The algorithms and the programming codes in detail should be included .
Pseudo-codes are also encouraged very much to be included in this chapter for your
project.

• Bullet points can also be included anywhere in this project report.

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Algorithm 1: Sample Algorithm
Input: Your Input
Output: Your output
Data: Testing set x
∞
1 ∑i=1 := 0 // this is a comment
/* Now this is an if...else conditional loop */
2 if Condition 1 then
3 Do something // this is another comment
4 if sub-Condition then
5 Do a lot
6 else if Condition 2 then
7 Do Otherwise
/* Now this is a for loop */
8 for sequence do
9 loop instructions
10 else
11 Do the rest
/* Now this is a While loop */
12 while Condition do
13 Do something

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Chapter 3

Performance Evaluation

3.1 Simulation Environment/ Simulation Procedure

Discuss the experimental setup and environment installation needed for the simulation
of your outcomes.

3.1.1 Subsection

3.1.2 Subsection

3.2 Results Analysis/Testing

Discussion about your various results should be included in this chapter in detail.

3.2.1 Result_portion_1
The results of any specific part of your project can be included using subsections.

3.2.2 Result_portion_2
Each result must include screenshots from your project. In addition to screenshots,
graphs should be added accordingly to your project.

3.2.3 Result_portion_3
Each result must have a single paragraph describing your result screenshots or graphs
or others. This is a simple discussion of that particular portion/part of your result.

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 Figure 3.1: A graphical result of your project

3.3 Results Overall Discussion

A general discussion about how your result has arrived should be included in this chap-
ter. Where the problems detected from your results should be included as well.

3.3.1 Complex Engineering Problem Discussion

[OPTIONAL] In this subsection, if you want, you can discuss in details the attributes
that have been touched by your project problem in details. This has already been men-
tioned in the Table 1.1.

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Chapter 4

Conclusion

4.1 Discussion
Discuss the contents of this chapter and summarized the description of the work and the
results and observation. Generally, it should be in one paragraph.

4.2 Limitations
Discuss the limitations of the project. Limitations must be discussed, with the help of
some critical analysis.

4.3 Scope of Future Work

Discuss the future work of the project, that is your plans for more work and extension
of your project.

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