E2, User Story 1: As a user, I want to be able to book a table for a specific time and party size.

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Tasks:

1. Design and implement a booking form that includes input fields for selecting the date, time, and party size.
2. Implement validation on the booking form to ensure that all required fields are filled out and that input formats are validated (e.g., valid date, time, and party size).
3. Integrate with a date picker component to allow users to easily select the desired booking date.
4. Provide a dropdown or input field with options for selecting the booking time, considering the restaurant's opening and closing hours.
5. Implement logic to check the availability of tables for the selected time and party size.
6. Display a confirmation message or notification if the booking is successfully made.
7. Handle cases where there are no available tables for the selected time and party size, and provide appropriate feedback to the user.
8. Implement error handling for any issues that may occur during the booking process, such as network errors or database failures.
9. Store the booking details in the database or any appropriate storage system for later reference and management.
10. Notify the restaurant owner or staff about the new booking so they can review and confirm it.
11. Send a confirmation email, SMS, or otherwise reflect in the user's profile the action success with the booking details and any necessary instructions.
12. Test the booking functionality thoroughly to ensure its reliability and accuracy.

[OisinWrites]

Users can do this but are confined to the party size restriction and the restaurant's opening hours.