2024 / Week 51
After weeks of collaboration with our amazing hosts, Itsy's booking system just got smoother! Duration handling is live, marking a big win for our growing community.
Releases this week
- Durations for booking process Finalized the booking process to utilize the durations feature from last week.
- Bug fixes All the usual weekly bug fixes
Building a travel platform is an adventure in itself, and this week's Itsy update represents one of those satisfying moments where persistence and partnership pay off beautifully. As a solo founder, I've had the privilege of working hand-in-hand with our hosts and travelers to untangle one of the most intricate challenges in travel booking: duration management.
The journey to this solution has been illuminating, filled with countless conversations, feedback sessions, and collaborative problem-solving with our community. Each host brought unique perspectives on how they manage their spaces, and every traveler shared invaluable insights about their booking needs. These discussions shaped not just the technical implementation, but the very way we think about time and flexibility in the booking process.
What makes this milestone particularly meaningful isn't just the technical achievement – it's the story of how a small, dedicated team (of exactly one!) can work in harmony with its users to craft solutions that truly serve their needs. Through countless iterations, refinements, and "aha!" moments shared with our community, we've created something that feels both powerful and intuitive. It's a testament to the magic that happens when you combine direct user feedback with focused development effort, proving that sometimes the best path forward is the one you discover together with your users.
Here is an example of durations in the booking process.
... Happy Friday, and happy Itsying !