Abstract
Jambi traditional culinary is part of the region's cultural heritage that has historical value, distinctive flavors, and local identity. However, information about Jambi traditional culinary is still scattered across various media and has not been presented in a structured digital system, making it difficult for the public to obtain complete and accessible information. This study aims to design and develop a web-based Encyclopedia of Jambi Traditional Culinary as a medium for information, promotion, and cultural preservation. The system was developed using the Waterfall model, consisting of requirements analysis, system design, implementation, and testing. The application was developed using PHP with the CodeIgniter 4 framework and MySQL database. The search feature applies the Fuzzy Matching method using the similar_text() and levenshtein() functions to provide relevant results for inaccurate keywords. Black Box Testing and Fuzzy Matching testing were conducted to evaluate system functionality and search capability. The results show that all main system functions operated according to the specified requirements, with an average similarity score of 86.50% and a processing time of less than 10 milliseconds. The system successfully presents information on Jambi traditional culinary, including names, descriptions, ingredients, cooking procedures, categories, and images. Therefore, the system can facilitate public access to culinary information while supporting the digitalization and preservation of regional cultural heritage.
