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Project Information​

  • Project Name: Bartendie
  • Primary Users: Home Bartenders, Hosts/Hostesses, Party Planners, Cocktail Enthusiasts
  • Git Repository Name: bartendie
  • Domain Name: bartendie.com

Project Description​

Brief Overview​

Bartendie is a comprehensive home bar management system that helps cocktail enthusiasts plan, prepare, and execute bar service for home events. The application streamlines the entire process from initial event planning through execution and feedback collection.

Key Features​

  • Event Planning

    • Schedule events with themes, guest lists, and attendance tracking
    • Manage guest preferences and dietary restrictions
    • RSVP tracking and attendance estimation

  • Recipe Management

    • Create, update, rate, and tag cocktail recipes
    • Define flavor profiles and ingredient characteristics
    • Calculate recipe balance and suggest improvements
    • Scale recipes for batch preparation

  • Inventory Management

    • Track spirits, mixers, modifiers, and other ingredients
    • Barcode scanning for easy product entry
    • Monitor product levels and generate shopping lists
    • Automatic shortage detection

  • Bar Operations

    • Create bar setup plans for events
    • Track required tools and equipment
    • Prepare batched cocktails with proper scaling
    • Convert between measurement units

  • Menu Creation

    • Design themed menus for events
    • Analyze overall menu balance
    • Match menu items to guest preferences
    • Add curated recipes to menus

  • Tagging System

    • Organize recipes, equipment, and ingredients with tags
    • Search and filter by tags
    • Apply tags to multiple entity types

Target Audience​

  • Primary: Home cocktail enthusiasts who host cocktail parties
  • Secondary: Amateur mixologists developing new recipes
  • Tertiary: Professional bartenders planning private events

Technical Details​

Technology Stack​

  • Backend:

    • Elixir/Phoenix for API and business logic
    • PostgreSQL for relational data storage
    • Redis for caching and pub/sub messaging

  • Frontend:

    • iOS native app (Swift/SwiftUI)
    • Phoenix LiveView for web interface
    • GraphQL API for data exchange

  • Integration Points:

    • Barcode scanning API for product lookup
    • Email/SMS service for guest communications
    • Online supplier APIs for ordering

Domain Model Architecture​

  • Event-Driven Design:

    • Commands trigger domain events
    • Policies implement business rules
    • Aggregates maintain consistency boundaries

  • Bounded Contexts:

    • Event Planning
    • Recipe Management
    • Inventory Management
    • Bar Setup
    • Menu Management
    • Flavor Profile
    • Tagging System
    • Batch Calculation

Hosting Requirements​

  • Cloud-based infrastructure with auto-scaling
  • CDN for recipe images and media
  • Regular database backups
  • Mobile app distribution via App Store

Security Considerations​

  • User authentication with OAuth
  • Data encryption for personal information
  • GDPR compliance for guest data
  • Rate limiting for API endpoints

Team & Responsibilities​

  • Project Owner: Brett Elmendorf
  • Technical Lead: [To be determined]
  • Key Stakeholders:
    • UX Designer
    • iOS Developer
    • Backend Developer
    • QA Specialist
    • Cocktail Consultant

Development Approach​

  • Methodology: Agile with 2-week sprints

  • Testing Strategy:

    • Automated unit and integration tests
    • User acceptance testing with cocktail enthusiasts
    • Performance testing for large recipe databases

  • Initial Focus Areas:

    • Core recipe management functionality
    • Basic inventory tracking
    • Simple event planning

Additional Notes​

  • Consider integration with smart kitchen scales for precise measurements
  • Explore potential for community features in future iterations
  • Research licensing requirements for commercial cocktail recipes
  • Plan for internationalization with metric/imperial unit conversion