Company
Date Published
Author
Nick Parker
Word count
1922
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This tutorial guides developers to create a voice-based reservation system using Laravel and Twilio. The system allows customers to interact with automated voice prompts, making reservations, paying for them, or canceling them. The application uses a custom-built database and integrates with Stripe for payment processing. The code is written in PHP and utilizes the Twilio PHP SDK to interact with the Twilio API. The tutorial covers setting up the environment, creating controllers for handling incoming calls and digit inputs, and implementing logic for processing payments. With this system, businesses can engage their customers 24/7, making it easier for them to manage reservations and provide a better customer experience.