EventEase: Admin & Customer Scheduler

Event scheduling app with an admin backend for event creation and a customer-facing frontend for easy event viewing.

Here's a step-by-step guide for using the EventEase: Admin & Customer Scheduler template:

Introduction

The EventEase template provides a comprehensive event scheduling solution with both an admin backend for event creation and management, and a customer-facing frontend for easy event viewing. This guide will walk you through setting up and using the EventEase application.

Getting Started

1. Click "Start with this Template" to begin using the EventEase template in the Lazy Builder interface.

Testing the Application

1. Once the template is loaded, click the "Test" button to deploy the application and launch the Lazy CLI.

Using the Admin Interface

1. After deployment, you'll receive a server link through the Lazy CLI. Open this link in your browser to access the EventEase application.

2. Navigate to the admin interface by appending "/admin/events" to the server link (e.g., https://your-server-link.lazy.com/admin/events).

3. In the admin interface, you can:

4. Create new events
5. Add speakers
6. Manage locations
7. View and edit existing events

Creating an Event

1. To create a new event:
2. Click on "Create Event" in the admin navigation
3. Fill in the event details (name, date, time, description)
4. Click "Create Event" to save

Managing Speakers

1. To add a new speaker:
2. In the admin dashboard, find the "Add New Speaker" section
3. Enter the speaker's name, bio, and email

4. Click "Add Speaker" to save

5. To delete a speaker:

6. Locate the speaker in the "Speakers" list
7. Click the "Delete" button next to their name

Managing Locations

1. To add a new location:
2. In the admin dashboard, find the "Add New Location" section
3. Enter the location name, address, and capacity
4. Click "Add Location" to save

Viewing the Customer-Facing Frontend

1. To view the customer-facing event list:
   • Navigate to the root URL of your application (e.g., https://your-server-link.lazy.com)
   • You'll see a list of upcoming events and a calendar view

Using the API

1. The application also provides an API for event data. To access it:
   • Use the endpoint: https://your-server-link.lazy.com/api/events
   • This will return a JSON list of all events

Customizing the Application

1. The template provides a solid foundation for an event scheduling application. You can further customize it by:
   • Modifying the HTML templates in the templates folder
   • Adjusting the CSS styles in static/css/styles.css
   • Extending the functionality in routes.py and database.py

By following these steps, you'll have a fully functional event scheduling application with both admin and customer-facing interfaces. The EventEase template simplifies the process of creating, managing, and displaying events for your organization.

Here are 5 key business benefits for this Event Scheduler template:

Template Benefits

1. Streamlined Event Management: The admin dashboard allows easy creation, editing, and deletion of events, speakers, and locations, centralizing all event management tasks in one place.

2. Improved Customer Experience: The user-friendly frontend with a calendar view and list of upcoming events makes it simple for customers to browse and find events they're interested in attending.

3. Scalability: The use of SQLite database and Flask framework provides a solid foundation that can be easily scaled as the number of events and users grows.

4. Mobile Responsiveness: The responsive design ensures the application works well on both desktop and mobile devices, increasing accessibility for users on-the-go.

5. Customization Potential: The modular structure of the code allows for easy customization and addition of new features, such as ticket sales, user registration, or integration with external calendars.