TheSmartMenu
A comprehensive digital menu solution for restaurants, cafes, and hospitality businesses with QR code-based contactless menus.

Project Overview
A digital menu platform revolutionizing the restaurant industry with features like real-time updates, custom branding, analytics dashboard, and multi-platform support for restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and ghost kitchens.
Next.js
TypeScript
TailwindCSS
Node.js
Payload CMS
MongoDB
Express.js
QR Code Integration
Analytics Dashboard
REST API
JWT Authentication
Responsive Design
Multi-tenant Architecture
RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
Key Features
- Multi-tenant system supporting multiple restaurants and brands
- Role-based access control for staff management
- Contactless QR Code menus for HORECA clients
- Real-time menu management and updates
- Custom branded menu designs
- Analytics and customer insights
- Multi-platform support (Web, Tablet, Mobile)
Technical Details
Technologies Used
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- TailwindCSS
- Node.js
- Payload CMS
- MongoDB
- Express.js
- QR Code Integration
- Analytics Dashboard
- REST API
- JWT Authentication
- Responsive Design
- Multi-tenant Architecture
- RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
Implementation Highlights
- Responsive design using TailwindCSS
- Type-safe development with TypeScript
- Performance optimizations
- Accessibility considerations
Challenges Faced
- Technical Complexity: Managing complex state interactions.
- Performance: Optimizing load times.
- Scalability: Designing for future growth.
Solutions Implemented
- Architecture: Implemented a modular architecture.
- Performance Optimization: Utilized code splitting.
- Testing & Quality: Implemented unit tests.