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Hey Product Hunt! š
I'm Alessandro, a passionate Node.Js developer (and this is my very first product! š¶).
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 š®š¹.
But I'm committed to localizing it into English š¬š§
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. š
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. ā”
AI-Driven Reservations: This is where Node.js shines! āØ 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 š) ensures precise booking calculations.
Real-time Capacity: Prevents overbooking by monitoring confirmed reservations against capacity. š«
Automated Communications: Beautiful, customizable HTML emails for booking confirmations, with direct WhatsApp contact options, boost engagement. š
Efficient Background Tasks: node-cron manages newsletter batches, and Server-Sent Events (SSE) provide real-time progress updates. š§
Secure APIs: All APIs are protected and validated with express-validator and validator for data integrity and security. š”ļø
Actionable Analytics: Get insights on frequent customers and daily covers to make data-driven decisions. š
My Vision for Jet Restaurant
This project is a testament to what passion and Node.js can build! š„ 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?
š¤ What are your first impressions?
Thanks a million for your time and attention! š
