MaiyoDenis/Laundry-Connect-Kenya

# 🧺 LaundryConnect Kenya > **A comprehensive command-line laundry management system built for Kenyan laundry businesses** LaundryConnect Kenya is a full-featured CLI application that digitizes laundry service operations, providing both customer self-service capabilities and comprehensive staff management tools. Built with Python and SQLAlchemy, it offers real-time order tracking, automated pricing, and detailed business analytics. ## 🔗 Useful Links - Demo Video - GitHub Repository - Project Website / Live Demo - Author Profile - Database Diagram ## 🌟 Key Features ### 👥 Customer Portal - Secure User Registration & Authentication - Self-Service Order Placement with weight estimation - GPS Location Management for pickup/delivery - Real-Time Order Tracking through complete laundry lifecycle - Service Reviews & Ratings system - Transparent Pricing with automatic calculations - Complete Order History with detailed breakdowns ### 👨‍💼 Staff & Admin Portal - Comprehensive Order Management with status updates - Weight & Price Adjustments after collection - Customer Profile Management - Service Configuration with tiered pricing (Standard/Express/Premium) - Advanced Reporting (Daily, Revenue, Customer Analytics) - Pickup Scheduling and route optimization - Internal Notes and communication tools ### 🔧 Technical Features - Robust Database Design with SQLAlchemy ORM - Secure Authentication with password hashing - Rich Data Analytics and business intelligence - Status History Tracking with timestamps - Dynamic Pricing Engine with service multipliers - Location-Based Services with coordinate storage ## 🚀 Installation ### Prerequisites - Python 3.8 or higher - pip (Python package manager) - Git ### Quick Start 1. Clone the repository ```bash git clone github.com cd laundry-connect-kenya ``` 2. Set up virtual environment ```bash python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate ``` 3. Inst …