Jet Restaurant

Hey Product Hunt! 👋 I'm Alessandro, a passionate Node.Js developer (and this is my very first product! 👶). I'm super excited to introduce Jet Restaurant, an AI-powered platform designed to redefine restaurant operations. My big idea: offer it totally free, then maybe monetize with ads or premium features later. What do you think? Quick heads-up on language: The current user interface is in Italian 🇮🇹. But I'm committed to localizing it into English 🇬🇧 Jet Restaurant isn't just another tool; it's a performance beast handling 10,000+ concurrent users effortlessly. Plus, it has built-in multi-user access levels for secure team control. Built on a solid Node.js/Express backend with MongoDB, Jet Restaurant offers amazing scalability and real-time efficiency. Here's a quick look at its core: Ironclad Security: We use Helmet for robust HTTP headers and a strict Content Security Policy (CSP) to block web vulnerabilities like XSS. Secure express-session management adds extra layers of defense. 🔒 Smart Image Handling: Multer for efficient in-memory uploads and Sharp for on-the-fly image validation/optimization (resizing to 500x500px) ensure fast loading and optimal storage. ⚡ AI-Driven Reservations: This is where Node.js shines! ✨ Our booking system isn't just a calendar; it's an intelligent algorithm managing: Dynamic Rules: Set detailed lunch/dinner rules, including time-slots or turns, and max covers. Flexible Overrides: Easily adjust for specific weekdays or dates (e.g., closures, special openings). Timezone-Aware: date-fns-tz (for Europe/Rome 🌍) ensures precise booking calculations. Real-time Capacity: Prevents overbooking by monitoring confirmed reservations against capacity. 🚫 Automated Communications: Beautiful, customizable HTML emails for booking confirmations, with direct WhatsApp contact options, boost engagement. 💌 Efficient Background Tasks: node-cron manages newsletter batches, and Server-Sent Events (SSE) provide real-time progress updates. 📧 Secure APIs: All APIs are protected and validated with express-validator and validator for data integrity and security. 🛡️ Actionable Analytics: Get insights on frequent customers and daily covers to make data-driven decisions. 📈 My Vision for Jet Restaurant This project is a testament to what passion and Node.js can build! 🔥 Its modular architecture means rapid evolution, adding new features and adapting to the dynamic restaurant industry. I'm always working to enhance UX, performance, and security. Jet Restaurant is a significant leap for restaurant management, making operations more efficient, profitable, and customer-centric. Since this is my first product, I'd love your thoughts! Any advice on launching a free product and eventually building a sustainable business through ads or premium features? 🤔 What are your first impressions? Thanks a million for your time and attention! 🙏