Easy Services Booking v5.2.10 - New Features and Improvements
Easy Services Booking (ESB) component for Joomla just rolled out its latest update, version 5.2.10, bringing several new features and enhancements designed to enhance both user experience and booking management.
This update introduces more flexibility, improved interface elements, and a host of new tools for admins and users alike.
What’s New
The latest update comes packed with experimental features and customization options to streamline the booking process. Here’s a rundown of the most notable additions:
Auto Text Color Based on Background [Calendar]
Improve readability on the calendar with automatic text color adjustments based on the background color of resource. This feature ensures that text remains visible and legible.
GDPR Compliance: Disable IP Address Recording
For websites concerned with GDPR compliance, ESB now offers the ability to disable IP address recording on bookings. This helps maintain user privacy while adhering to regulatory standards.
Terms and Conditions Checkbox
The booking form now includes an option to add a Terms and Conditions checkbox. You can attach a Joomla article to this field, which opens in a modal window, making it easy for users to review policies without leaving the form.
Force Bootstrap Loading
For templates that don’t load Bootstrap by default, ESB v5.2.10 can now enforce it, ensuring a consistent and responsive design across all Joomla templates.
Multi-slot Support on Quick Booking Form (Experimental)
Users can now select multiple slots in the quick booking form, adding versatility to booking options and making it easier to plan complex schedules.
Cross-Service Multi-slot Selection (Experimental)
The experimental multislots feature allows users to book multiple slots across different services in the same resource, ideal for more complex service offerings.
Single Checkout Auto-Selection (Experimental)
For users utilizing the Single Checkout mode, the first service will now auto-select, making the booking process quicker and more user-friendly.
Service-Specific Slot Increments
ESB now allows for slot time increments to be customized per service, overriding the global resource time setting. This is especially useful for services with unique duration requirements.
Auto-Hide Resource Field
If a resource has only one available value, the field will be hidden by default, simplifying the booking form for users. This is an experimental feature aimed at improving form usability.
Key Improvements
Alongside new features, ESB v5.2.10 comes with various refinements and quality-of-life improvements:
Enhanced Display in Booking Details
The backend booking details now show the summary and description fields, if available, providing admins with a fuller view of booking information specially if booking details imported from google calendar.
Google Calendar Integration Stability
The update includes a try/catch mechanism when retrieving Google Calendar data, adding reliability to the calendar synchronization process.
Improved Service Form UI/UX
The service form has received UI/UX improvements, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and ease of use.
Backend Dashboard Dark Mode
The dark mode on the backend dashboard has been refined, making it easier on the eyes and visually consistent.
Streamlined Error Handling
Issues such as PHP warnings when Google Calendar is activated and language constants errors have been addressed. Additionally, the fatal error on lock file checks in sync cron has been resolved.
Ready to Upgrade?
The new features and improvements in ESB v5.2.10 are designed to offer a smoother, more customizable booking experience. We highly recommend updating to the latest version to take full advantage of these enhancements and ensure optimal performance.
Updating is easy and provides immediate benefits in terms of usability, compliance, and reliability. If you need assistance or have questions about the update, feel free to reach out!
Upgrade today and unlock the best that Easy Services Booking has to offer.