🔍 Understanding Product Thinking: A Software Engineer's Guide

Join Matt Watson and Nax as they explore why engineers need to embrace product thinking beyond just writing code. Discover how understanding user needs and business goals leads to better technical decisions and more impactful solutions.

🎓 Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your engineering journey, this discussion offers valuable insights into elevating your impact through product-focused development.

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Key Discussion Points:

Why users care about outcomes, not code

The importance of product mindset in engineering decisions

Practical steps for developing product-focused thinking

The role of product thinking in the age of AI

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Why Product Thinking Matters

00:32 - Code vs. Product: What Users Really Care About

01:31 - Defining Product Thinking for Engineers

02:38 - Common Challenges in Developer Mindset

03:51 - Tips for Developing Product Ownership

05:28 - Overcoming Development Challenges

06:46 - Actionable Steps for Engineers

08:13 - Product Thinking in the AI Era

09:11 - Closing Thought