I'm currently working on an online database system that allows me to store information related to the cigars in my humidors and then record smokes along with tasting notes etc.
Now the system is based upon the entry of 'lots' which are numbers of cigars added at the same time, e.g. a box of 25 cigars would be added as a single lot to the database along with purchase information, source, box codes etc and recorded against one of a number of locations e.g. I have two desktop humidors and a coolerdor which are recorded in the system. Smaller purchases like singles or doubles would be added in the same way, e.g. a purchase of 2 Cohiba robustos at the same time would be a single lot. Smoked cigars and general removals (think gifts, bombs etc) are recorded individually along with notes etc.
I am now looking to expand the application to allow anyone to register on my website, setup their humidors and record their stock and smokes, the system will also allow users to view the contents of the database (where cigars etc can be attributed to a specific user, or be anonymous depending on the user preference), as well as see average ratings, tasting notes added by other users, average cost etc for their smokes etc.
The app will also produce stats and reports such as the most popular cigars in storage, most smoked, country of origin stats etc.
What I am looking for is:
- First of all, a general indication that such a system would be of interest to people.
- Suggestions and notes regarding what potential users see as being critical functionality, and what would be 'nice to have'.
- Lastly, a number of users perhaps three or four who would be interested in becoming beta users - if interested either post here or PM me giving me an idea about the following - how many smokes you have in storage, quantity smoked in a week and quantity purchased in an average week - I will then make the selection of beta tester to ensure they cover the different user types and invite them to use the system via PM when it is at a suitable stage.
Cheers
Adrian