Tech
The Product-Minded Engineer
by Drew Hoskins
A guide to bridging the gap between engineering and product thinking. Drew Hoskins draws on 20+ years at Microsoft, Meta, and Stripe to teach engineers how to deepen user empathy, simulate user interactions, and build software that truly matters.
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Chapters (4)
1
The Foundations of Product Thinking
Core primitives of product thinking and why user empathy is the most undervalued engineering skill.
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2
Scenarios and User Simulation
How to use scenarios as stories that inspire, validate, and guide your engineering decisions.
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3
Building with Quality and Empathy
How to craft meaningful names, useful errors, clear documentation, and thoughtful APIs.
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4
Prioritization and Impact
How to prioritize your time and roadmap based on cost, impact, and strategic thinking.
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