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The Product-Minded Engineer
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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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