Developer builds flight comparison tool with Claude Code using BDMA approach

A developer shared their experience building easyscape.eu using Claude Code, emphasizing the practical challenges of getting users rather than just building the product.

Development Approach

The creator used Claude Code with a BDMA (build/debug/measure/adjust) approach, running this loop daily. They emphasized: "Pas de magie. Juste de l'itération." (No magic. Just iteration.)

Product Details

easyscape.eu addresses a specific flight comparison problem: most people only check one departure airport, while the best deal is often elsewhere. The tool:

• Compares multiple departure airports
• Integrates real costs (road, tolls, parking)
• Shows the most economical departure, not just the cheapest ticket

The creator noted: "Ça paraît évident. Mais en pratique, c'est loin de l'être." (It seems obvious. But in practice, it's far from it.)

User Acquisition Challenges

The developer discovered that building the product was easier than getting people interested. They posted on Reddit and Facebook, tested formats, and explained the concept repeatedly, experiencing a pattern of: "petit pic → plus rien → doute → on recommence" (small spike → nothing → doubt → start over).

What actually worked was direct exchanges: responding to people, explaining, and adapting based on feedback. For example:

• When users asked for one-way flights, they implemented it that week
• When users mentioned airport zones, they worked on it

The developer observed: "Tu peux construire beaucoup. Optimiser énormément. Te dire que tu avances. Mais si les gens ne comprennent pas instantanément la valeur, il ne se passe rien." (You can build a lot. Optimize enormously. Tell yourself you're making progress. But if people don't instantly understand the value, nothing happens.)

Current Status

While not having huge numbers, the developer now has real users who test, report savings, and return. They noted: "Ce n'est plus juste une idée dans ta tête. Ça devient quelque chose qui sert vraiment à quelqu'un." (It's no longer just an idea in your head. It becomes something that really serves someone.)

Advice for Builders

• Don't seek perfection
• Don't overthink your visibility
• Don't be afraid to repeat your message
• Don't expect things to go fast

The developer concluded: "Si quelques personnes commencent à s'y intéresser, tu es déjà bien plus loin que la majorité des projets qui ne dépassent jamais le stade de l'idée." (If a few people start to be interested, you're already much further than the majority of projects that never get past the idea stage.)