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Security and Location-Aware Logic for BBQ Heaven Rockingham

🍖 BBQ Heaven: Technical Architecture & Security

This Gist outlines the core logic powering the BBQ Heaven Rockingham ordering ecosystem, focusing on security, location-aware ordering, and real-time synchronization.


🔒 1. Access Control & Security (RBAC)

The system leverages Firebase Authentication and Realtime Database Rules to enforce Role-Based Access Control:

  • Customers: Granted Write-Only access to the orders node. This allows order submission while preventing customers from viewing other people's data.
  • Staff/Admin: Validated via a custom role attribute in the users node. Only authenticated admin UIDs can read the live order stream on the Kitchen Dashboard.
  • Data Integrity: Strict type-casting in order-system.js ensures values like pricing and quantities are validated before being written to the NoSQL database.

📍 2. Precision GPS Geofencing

To prevent accidental orders from users outside of Western Australia (common due to mobile IP routing to Eastern States), we use the Web Geolocation API:

  • Logic: Uses the Haversine Formula to calculate the mathematical distance between the user’s device and the Rockingham smokehouse.
  • Radius Lock: A strict 60km limit is enforced (covering Perth to Mandurah).
  • UI Response: If the user is outside the zone, the system dynamically disables the "Place Order" button and updates the UI to "PICKUP ONLY (OUTSIDE AREA)".

⚡ 3. Real-Time Order Synchronization

Built on Firebase Realtime Database (NoSQL), the system maintains a sub-second "Customer-to-Pit Pipeline":

  • WebSocket Protocol: Unlike REST APIs, the onValue listener keeps a bi-directional connection open.
  • Performance: When a customer clicks "Place Order," the kitchen monitor reflects the change in <200ms, allowing staff to react instantly.

👥 4. Live Presence & Footer Logic

The site footer features dynamic data powered by Supabase Presence and AWST-Aware Logic:

Real-Time Visitor Count

  • Tracking: Uses Supabase Channels to track active browser sessions.
  • Session IDs: Generates a random alphanumeric sessionId per tab to differentiate between mobile and desktop users.
  • Instant Updates: The .on('presence', { event: 'sync' }) listener automatically updates the #user-count element in the footer as visitors join or leave.

Smart Business Status

  • Perth Time: Uses Intl.DateTimeFormat to calculate status based on Australia/Perth time, ignoring the user's local system clock.
  • Split Schedules: Accounts for complex split-shift hours (e.g., Wednesday lunch and dinner windows).
  • Dynamic UI: Includes a CSS-animated pulse indicator and context-aware hints (e.g., "Re-opens at 5:00 PM").

🛠️ Integration Example

To initialize the footer logic, import the utilities into your main.js:

import { initLiveCounter, updateBusinessStatus } from './realtime-utils.js';

// Start presence tracking
initLiveCounter();

// Set initial status and refresh every 60 seconds
updateBusinessStatus();
setInterval(updateBusinessStatus, 60000);

CSS: Live Status Indicator

/* Animated Pulse for Live Status */
.animate-ping {
    animation: ping 1.5s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes ping {
    75%, 100% {
        transform: scale(2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}
/**
* BBQ Heaven GPS Geofencing Logic
* Purpose: Restrict ordering to local WA customers (60km radius)
*/
const SHOP_LOCATION = { lat: -32.2807, lng: 115.7358 }; // Rockingham, WA
const MAX_RADIUS_KM = 60;
function calculateDistance(lat1, lon1, lat2, lon2) {
const R = 6371; // Earth's radius in km
const dLat = (lat2 - lat1) * Math.PI / 180;
const dLon = (lon2 - lon1) * Math.PI / 180;
const a =
Math.sin(dLat/2) * Math.sin(dLat/2) +
Math.cos(lat1 * Math.PI / 180) * Math.cos(lat2 * Math.PI / 180) * Math.sin(dLon/2) * Math.sin(dLon/2);
const c = 2 * Math.atan2(Math.sqrt(a), Math.sqrt(1-a));
return R * c;
}
export function validateCustomerLocation() {
if (!navigator.geolocation) {
console.error("Geolocation not supported");
return;
}
navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition((position) => {
const userDist = calculateDistance(
position.coords.latitude,
position.coords.longitude,
SHOP_LOCATION.lat,
SHOP_LOCATION.lng
);
const orderBtn = document.getElementById('place-order-btn');
if (userDist > MAX_RADIUS_KM) {
orderBtn.disabled = true;
orderBtn.innerText = "PICKUP ONLY (OUTSIDE AREA)";
orderBtn.classList.add('bg-gray-500');
}
});
}
{
"rules": {
"orders": {
".read": "auth != null && root.child('users').child(auth.uid).child('role').val() === 'admin'",
"$order_id": {
".write": "auth == null || !data.exists()",
".validate": "newData.hasChildren(['items', 'total', 'timestamp'])"
}
},
"users": {
"$uid": {
".read": "auth != null && auth.uid === $uid",
".write": "auth != null && auth.uid === $uid && !newData.child('role').exists()"
}
}
}
}
/**
* BBQ HEAVEN REAL-TIME UTILITIES
* ------------------------------
* 1. Live Presence Counter via Supabase
* 2. AWST Business Hours Logic
*/
import { supabaseClient } from "./config.js";
/**
* Initializes the Supabase Presence channel to track live users.
* Generates unique session IDs to differentiate devices.
*/
export function initLiveCounter() {
const sessionId = Math.random().toString(36).slice(2, 11);
const channel = supabaseClient.channel("online-users", {
config: {
presence: { key: sessionId },
},
});
channel
.on("presence", { event: "sync" }, () => {
const state = channel.presenceState();
const count = Object.keys(state).length;
const countEl = document.getElementById("user-count");
if (countEl) {
countEl.textContent = count;
}
})
.subscribe(async (status) => {
if (status === "SUBSCRIBED") {
await channel.track({
online_at: new Date().toISOString(),
device: navigator.userAgent.includes("Mobi") ? "mobile" : "desktop",
});
}
});
}
/**
* Calculates if the business is open based on Perth/Rockingham time (AWST).
* Updates UI elements for status text, color, and opening hour hints.
*/
export function updateBusinessStatus() {
const statusText = document.getElementById("status-text");
const statusDot = document.getElementById("status-dot");
const hoursHint = document.getElementById("opening-hours-hint");
if (!statusText) return;
const now = new Date();
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat("en-AU", {
timeZone: "Australia/Perth",
hour: "numeric",
minute: "numeric",
hour12: false,
weekday: "long",
});
const parts = formatter.formatToParts(now);
const day = parts.find((p) => p.type === "weekday").value;
const hour = parseInt(parts.find((p) => p.type === "hour").value);
const minute = parseInt(parts.find((p) => p.type === "minute").value);
const currentTime = hour + minute / 60;
// Business Hours Data (24h format)
const schedule = {
Monday: [[17, 21]],
Tuesday: [[17, 21]],
Wednesday: [[11.5, 14.5], [17, 21]],
Thursday: [[11.5, 14.5], [17, 21]],
Friday: [[11.5, 14.5], [17, 21]],
Saturday: [[11.5, 21]],
Sunday: [[11.5, 21]],
};
const todayHours = schedule[day];
let isOpen = false;
todayHours.forEach((window) => {
if (currentTime >= window[0] && currentTime < window[1]) {
isOpen = true;
}
});
if (isOpen) {
statusText.textContent = "Open Now";
statusText.className = "text-green-500 text-lg uppercase tracking-tighter";
if (statusDot)
statusDot.className = "h-3 w-3 rounded-full bg-green-500 animate-pulse shadow-[0_0_10px_rgba(34,197,94,0.8)]";
if (hoursHint) hoursHint.textContent = "Pit is hot until 9:00 PM";
} else {
statusText.textContent = "Closed";
statusText.className = "text-red-500 text-lg uppercase tracking-tighter";
if (statusDot) statusDot.className = "h-3 w-3 rounded-full bg-red-500";
if (hoursHint) {
if (day === "Monday" || day === "Tuesday") {
hoursHint.textContent = "Opens at 5:00 PM";
} else {
hoursHint.textContent = currentTime < 11.5 ? "Opens at 11:30 AM" : "Re-opens at 5:00 PM";
}
}
}
}
import { createClient } from '@supabase/supabase-js'
// Initialize Supabase client
const supabaseUrl = 'https://your-project-url.supabase.co'
const supabaseKey = 'your-anon-key'
const supabase = createClient(supabaseUrl, supabaseKey)
/**
* Syncs the live visitor count in the footer.
* Uses Supabase Presence to track active tabs/sessions.
*/
export const initLivePresence = () => {
const userCountEl = document.getElementById('user-count');
// Create a channel for the 'pit' (your site)
const channel = supabase.channel('online-visitors', {
config: {
presence: {
key: 'user',
},
},
});
channel
.on('presence', { event: 'sync' }, () => {
const state = channel.presenceState();
// Count total members across all keys
const count = Object.keys(state).length;
if (userCountEl) {
userCountEl.textContent = count;
}
})
.subscribe(async (status) => {
if (status === 'SUBSCRIBED') {
// Track this user with a unique timestamp or random ID
await channel.track({
online_at: new Date().toISOString(),
visitor_id: Math.random().toString(36).substring(2, 9)
});
}
});
};
// Auto-initialize if script is loaded
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initLivePresence);
/**
* BBQ Heaven Real-Time Sync Logic
* Purpose: Sub-second synchronization between Customer and Kitchen
*/
import { getDatabase, ref, onValue, push, set } from "firebase/database";
const db = getDatabase();
// 1. Customer Side: Pushing a new order
export function submitOrder(orderData) {
const ordersRef = ref(db, 'orders');
const newOrderRef = push(ordersRef);
// Ensure data is sanitized before write to prevent NoSQL injection/errors
return set(newOrderRef, {
...orderData,
timestamp: Date.now(),
status: 'pending'
});
}
// 2. Kitchen Side: Listening for instant updates
export function listenForOrders(callback) {
const ordersRef = ref(db, 'orders');
// onValue creates a persistent websocket connection for "Instant Sync"
onValue(ordersRef, (snapshot) => {
const data = snapshot.val();
const formattedOrders = [];
for (let id in data) {
formattedOrders.push({ id, ...data[id] });
}
// Callback updates the Kitchen Dashboard UI immediately
callback(formattedOrders.reverse());
});
}
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