Hey there! Do you like pizza? Of course, you do! 🍕 Now you can say "thanks" to your teammates with a slice of pizza. Celebrate your team wins, endorse your awesome colleagues, and have fun like never before, because... it's PizzaTime!
The year kicked off better than I could ve imagined, and just like the big tech companies, I decided to take a moment to look back at Q1 and reflect - and wow, what a journey it s been so far.
The numbers are still going up, more teams are joining the fun, and I couldn t be more grateful. Here s a quick recap of what s been the best quarter for PizzaTime yet!
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Hey, I'm a software developer and a foodie. I have a regular 9-to-5 job, but I also spend time as an indie developer working on this passion project that aims to make our workdays more enjoyable by letting your teammates send each other appreciation for their deeds in the form of pizza 🍕
I tried to make it as simple and friendly as possible, so here it is how it works:
1️⃣ Add PizzaTime to any of your Microsoft Teams chats
2️⃣ Mention a colleague and write your heartfelt message... ah, I don't forget to add a pizza emoji 🍕
3️⃣ Tag the bot, so it will deliver your appreciation message to the correct target
That's it! Simple as that. 🙂
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Your team can join the celebration by reacting with a pizza emoji to send even more appreciation to the colleague who went above and beyond. It could be someone who assisted you with a challenging task, or anyone who made a significant contribution that will benefit the entire team.
Plus, the app comes with some gamification perks - the more pizzas you send and receive, the more you level up, unlocking new recipes and achievements to track your progress.
Oh, and there’s also a friendly leaderboard where you can see the top givers around you. Your company can even use these metrics to turn recognition into real rewards for your team’s MVPs. Or, you can simply use it as an excuse to throw a pizza party at the end of the week and celebrate together! 🍕🎉
I've put a lot of time into crafting this fun and engaging experience for you and your colleagues, so I’d love for you to give it a try! Let me know what you think - whether you like it or if you have any suggestions. The project is still in its early days, and every bit of feedback helps make it even better!
As someone who doesn't enjoy pizza and is frequently subjected to it in social gatherings, I appreciate this a lot.
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@aishwaryalohi ahh, thank you! That really means a lot to me.
Yes, the app is built around pizza as a symbol of gratitude, but at its core, it’s all about encouraging people to say “thanks” and show appreciation to each other. In the end of the day, knowing you’re valued makes a huge difference - it’s a powerful morale booster for everyone! 🙂
@valkirilov jokes aside, I'm all for gratitude and appreciation to boost morale and spreading the cheer. Goes a long way in team building and forming meaningful relationships.
But the next time someone offer me a pizza as a treat, I will say, "Have you heard of this super cool add-on called @PizzaTime ? Now on, it's the only way I accept pizzas." And they will be relieved that they don't have worry about cutting it equally either. Everybody is happy. :P
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@aishwaryalohi one of the best things I’ve read today!
Thank you, Aishwarya, for the kind words - I hope you’ll think of PizzaTime every time someone offers you a pizza at the office 🍕😊
I love Pizza! Congrats on your launch! It’s a fun way to foster team camaraderie. Will there also be a customize pizza feature? That will also be so much fun.
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@rani_zagita thank you, Zagita! For now, you can unlock different pizza recipes as you level up - the more pizza you send and receive, the faster you progress. I’m also planning to add more recipes in the future, and I love your idea of custom recipes made by users. I’ll add it to my notes for potential future enhancements! 💡