The Challenge of Self-Development and Refactoring
My store previously used a major reservation system. While expecting promotional benefits, the system was not particularly advanced despite the high cost. Moreover, since many salons used the same system, individual shops could not stand out.
The Motivation Behind Original Development
The catalyst was my wife's request, but fundamentally I believed "computers should handle calculations better." Existing systems often required manual input despite various settings, failing to consider staff skills, equipment constraints, and schedule conflicts.
A Truly Computational Reservation System
EFFY calculates real-world constraints in real-time: staff availability with required skills, equipment usage, and schedule overlaps. It automatically generates available slots based on actual operational capacity.
Introducing the "Effective Date" Timeline
Key feature: All settings have an "effective date." Configurations remain valid until the next effective date. For example, new staff additions over weeks automatically update future reservations without manual adjustments.
Reproducing Historical and Future States
With effective dates, we can recreate past schedules exactly as they were. This historical accuracy and future-proof design are unmatched in conventional systems.
Conclusion: EFFY's Unique Advantages
Our core innovations are "automated slot calculation based on real constraints" and "timeline-based configuration management." These features provide unmatched flexibility for on-site operations, continually evolving to meet real needs.