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Appointment Scheduler

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Updated: 2 Dec 2020
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An appointment scheduler built using React, Twilio and Cosmic

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Overview

The Appointment Scheduler is a versatile tool that allows users to easily schedule and manage appointments. It includes features such as selecting a day and time slot for appointments, integration with Twilio for sending confirmation texts, and a Cosmic Extension for managing appointments within the Cosmic dashboard.

Features

  • Easy scheduling: Users can select a specific day and a one-hour time slot between 9AM and 5PM to schedule appointments.
  • Twilio integration: The scheduler seamlessly integrates with Twilio to send confirmation texts to users once their appointment has been successfully scheduled.
  • Cosmic Extension: With the included Cosmic Extension, appointments can be managed directly from within the Cosmic dashboard.

Installation

To install the Appointment Scheduler locally:

  1. Go to the Cosmic website and create a Bucket where you can store your appointments.
  2. Download the repository for the scheduler.
  3. Copy the config/production.js file into a new config/development.js file.
  4. Add your variables either by hard coding them or via the start command.
  5. Install the required packages and start the application.
  6. Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the app in action. To connect to Twilio, you will need to create a Twilio account and add your access keys.

To install the Appointment Scheduler directly to your Cosmic Bucket:

  1. Click on “Select App” in your Cosmic Bucket.
  2. Follow the prompts to install the scheduler.
  3. To connect your Twilio keys, add them to the environment variables section of your Bucket’s Dashboard. Go to “Deploy Web App” and then “Set Environment Variables”.

Summary

The Appointment Scheduler is a powerful tool for easily scheduling and managing appointments. Its simple interface allows users to select their preferred day and time slot, while integration with Twilio ensures that confirmations are sent via text. The built-in Cosmic Extension allows for seamless appointment management within the Cosmic dashboard. With its various features and flexible installation options, the Appointment Scheduler is a valuable asset for businesses and organizations in need of an efficient appointment scheduling solution.