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Problem
In today's fast-paced world, many people struggle to keep track of the places they want to visit and those they have already explored. With numerous platforms available, users often find themselves overwhelmed, leading to lost recommendations and forgotten destinations. The existing solutions, such as Google Maps, lack the ability to efficiently manage personal lists of places, making it difficult for users to organize their travel aspirations and experiences.
Solution
To address this issue, I embarked on a challenge to build a complete Software as a Service (SaaS) product within 24 hours. The result is Been.place, a platform designed to help users track the places they want to visit and those they have already been to, all in one central location.
Key Features of Been.place
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List Management: Users can create multiple lists to categorize places they want to visit. Each list can contain an infinite number of locations, making it easy to organize travel plans.
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Social Integration: The platform incorporates a social media element, allowing users to share their experiences and recommendations with friends. When a user adds a place to their list, it can trigger a post on their home feed, fostering community engagement.
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Map Integration: Utilizing the Apple Maps API, Been.place provides a seamless map experience. Users can search for places using an autocomplete feature, view locations on a map, and get detailed information about each place.
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Caching for Efficiency: To enhance performance, the platform caches previously searched locations, reducing the need for repeated API calls and improving response times.
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User Profiles: Each user has a profile where they can manage their lists, view their activity, and connect with others in the community.
Watch the entire process on YouTube here!
