VIRTUAL CAFE

An in-depth look at the multi-threaded ordering system.

powershell: system-trace
Virtual Cafe Terminal Interface

Product Architecture

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Concurrency Model

The system utilizes a Thread-per-Connection model. Each customer interaction is isolated into a dedicated thread, ensuring zero-latency response times during concurrent sessions.

State-Safe Queues

Orders flow through specialized LinkedBlockingQueue stages: Waiting → Brewing → Tray. This architecture prevents data races and ensures FIFO integrity.

Resource Optimization

Features a unique Transfer Logic: If a client disconnects, the system automatically repurposes active "Brewing" items for other waiting customers, eliminating waste.

Persistent Logging

Real-time system state (area occupancy, customer count) is serialized to JSON via Google GSON, providing a complete audit trail of the cafe's operation.

Core Specifications

Backend Engine Java Multi-threaded Socket Server
Brewing Simulation Parallel Processing (30s Tea / 45s Coffee)
State Management ConcurrentHashMap & Atomic Wrappers
Communication Port 4199 Over TCP