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This is the final post of the IndiesReadIt Development Diary. I'll talk about the launch on ProductHunt and share some stats. And I'll thank everyone who helped me during this journey.

This week, IndiesReadIt focused on marketing efforts, adding books from X authors for traction. The launch proceeded on Reddit, garnering engagement across relevant subreddits, including /indiehackers, /SideProject, and /InternetIsBeautiful. Despite advice to delay, the launch emphasized commitment to the plan.

This week for IndiesReadIt focused on refining the website for an upcoming ProductHunt launch. Key highlights include optimizing for Amazon Affiliates, adding terms and privacy pages, and streamlining search functionalities. The useBooks hook underwent significant improvements, enhancing readability. Visual enhancements and strategic considerations for marketing rounded out the week.

IndiesReadIt saw significant improvements this week, including enhanced Favorites and a new book rating feature. Refactoring efforts streamlined code for better maintainability, while user interaction was boosted with toast feedback and improved UI. Overall, the focus on functionality and user feedback shaped a polished IndiesReadIt experience.

From Christmas to early January, I oscillated between enhancing my coding project, focusing on user-friendly tweaks, responsive designs, and improving admin interface. I resolved a Zod issue, streamlined the book submission process, and integrated PostHog analytics, all while juggling other life responsibilities.