Product Talk

APRIL 16, 2025

Its written to help non-engineers understand the value of software engineering. Its chock-full of stories about how the author solved business problems by writing code. Even though it had been ten years since I had written a line of code, I decided to dive back in and I started automating my business logic.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 14, 2019

When one learns to code, the initial steps involve a great deal of experimentation with code writing and debugging. The learning process usually starts by writing the program and then finding all the software bugs and fixing them. It is a cyclic process consisting of two major steps: Coding and Fixing.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We’re well overdue a conversation about Product Managers and technical skills. It doesn’t seem to matter how many times the industry tries to reassure newcomers that you don’t need to be a full stack software engineer to be a good Product Manager. Product development is the process of building tech.

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Alchemer Mobile

MAY 3, 2022

In this episode, Apptentive CEO and Co-founder, Robi Ganguly, sits down with Jason Pace, former Senior Architect at Alkami Technologies and now current Software Engineering Manager at Apptentive. Connect with Robi here: [link].

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Alchemer Mobile

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Mobile marketers and product managers can immediately take action on events in Apptentive by simply flipping a switch. Zendesk is a service-first CRM company that builds support, sales, and customer engagement software designed to foster better customer relationships. Watch the full video here. Kin + Carta.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 14, 2019

Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering As a new grad, I was lucky enough to choose between product management and software engineering amongst other options. As an engineer, you’re responsible for building and shipping software.

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Product Management Unpacked

MAY 27, 2021

After nine years working as a systems engineer, applications engineer, software engineer and finally, a lead data engineer, Debashish Sasmal was ready for his next strategic move. I realized that I wanted to expand my focus into product management.”. I was making a strategic shift. I was ready.”.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 14, 2019

Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering As a new grad, I was lucky enough to choose between product management and software engineering. You are ultimately accountable for the product's success or failure.

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Mind the Product

APRIL 9, 2018

But building good enterprise systems is prone to failure, as author and product consultant Sam McAfee has recently pointed out. And this is not a surprise; these colleagues know their business but they are not trained product managers. the business”) and tech teams (engineers, product managers).

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Product Talk

AUGUST 4, 2021

During our coaching session, we reviewed their work and iterated on it as needed. Working with Reviewers: The First Full Manuscript Judgments. One of the last stages of writing a book is inviting reviewers to comment on the full manuscript. I didn’t want to write yet another thought leader book on how to do product management.

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Product Talk

JUNE 5, 2024

. – Tweet This You can learn more about product trios in these articles: Core Concept: The Product Trio Discovery Hand-Offs Kill Momentum: Here’s What to Do Instead Which three roles make up the product trio? Most product trios are comprised of a product manager, a designer, and an engineer.

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Product Talk

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One of the primary benefits of working in a product trio is we reduce the hand-offs between functional roles. This means that by the time it gets to the engineers, the message is unrecognizable. It’s no wonder we end up with software that doesn’t work for our customers. With each person, the message got a little more distorted.

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Modus Create

APRIL 5, 2021

As an aspiring business leader and entrepreneur, I believe that not having a fundamental understanding of software development and data analysis weakens executive decisions that accordingly diminish long-term value creation. rating from 63 reviews on the App Store with over 500 users. Joining the Modus Create Team. Conclusion.

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The Product Guy

MARCH 2, 2017

Each Session of the program runs for 6 months with paired individuals… Conducting regular 1-on-1 mentor-mentee chats Sharing experiences with the larger Product community Participating in live-streamed product management lessons and Q&A. Jordan Bergtraum VP Product Management, ServiceChannel.

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The Product Guy

JANUARY 27, 2017

In our a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Krishna Madhuvarsu, lead a conversation around “Product Management in Startups vs. Enterprises”. We are always looking for more product mentors from all around the world. About The Product Mentor. Signup to be a Mentor Today!

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Product Management Unpacked

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

CMU Master of Science in Product Management program student Erick Valencia landed a PM experience of a lifetime as part of a student team developing a driverless race car system to race in the Indy Autonomous Challenge. Product Managers often face a race to the finish, so to speak. Synchronizing a sub-team.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 21, 2022

Trying to better understand the software engineer career path? Want to know what your next steps are as an engineer as you make your way to CTO? An engineering career can go in many different directions depending on your technical skill set and what you want out of a job. We've got your covered.

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The Product Guy

JANUARY 31, 2017

Each Session of the program runs for 6 months with paired individuals… Conducting regular 1-on-1 mentor-mentee chats Sharing experiences with the larger Product community Participating in live-streamed product management lessons and Q&A. Jordan Bergtraum VP Product Management, ServiceChannel.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Software Engineering jobs are among the most in-demand and highest-paying jobs on the labor market today. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that software engineering jobs will grow by 22% in this next decade. Here is our list of the top 30 software engineering interview questions you will likely experience.

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The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Each Session of the program runs for 6 months with paired individuals… Conducting regular 1-on-1 mentor-mentee chats Sharing experiences with the larger Product community Participating in live-streamed product management lessons and Q&A. Jordan Bergtraum VP Product Management, ServiceChannel.

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The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Each Session of the program runs for 6 months with paired individuals… Conducting regular 1-on-1 mentor-mentee chats Sharing experiences with the larger Product community Participating in live-streamed product management lessons and Q&A. Jordan Bergtraum VP Product Management, ServiceChannel.

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Sachin Rekhi

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Ken distills the Apple development approach that ultimately made them successful to seven elements: inspiration, collaboration, craft, diligence, decisiveness, taste, and empathy. But I wanted to share some personal observations I took away from the book on how Apple built products in such a fundamentally different way.

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The Product Guy

MAY 15, 2017

Each Session of the program runs for 6 months with paired individuals… Conducting regular 1-on-1 mentor-mentee chats Sharing experiences with the larger Product community Participating in live-streamed product management lessons and Q&A. Jordan Bergtraum VP Product Management, ServiceChannel.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 10, 2020

Building your first software engineering resume might seem overwhelming, but don’t worry. Here at Exponent we’ve reviewed thousands of tech resumes to bring you a surefire set of best practices. Here's an example software engineering resume from our co-founder Jacob: Read on to learn how you can do the same.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 15, 2025

Robinhood Product Manager (PM) Interview Guide Robinhood Interview Process Robinhood has a standardized interview process, meaning it’s the same for all interviewees regardless of role or team. Technical screen Engineers get a 1-hour technical screen as the second step in the interview process at Robinhood.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 4, 2025

Discord Product Manager Interview Guide Discord Interview Process At Discord , interviews usually include three stages, with five screens within the last stage. Technical roles can expect a coding challenge to follow the hiring manager screen. Can you provide an example of how you manage conflict?

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Sachin Rekhi

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

One of the challenges we've long acknowledged in the tech industry is how difficult the transition can be from a software engineer to an engineering manager due to the vast distinction in the skill set to be great at the new role. a product leader.

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Userpilot

JULY 9, 2021

What are the best product management books to add to your 2021 reading list? We’ve put together a list for you with a few staples from every product manager’s bookshelf and some new releases too. New in – Best New Product Management Books in 2021. out of 5 stars. 54 global ratings. Where to buy?

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Product Talk

DECEMBER 7, 2022

If you work on software that your internal colleagues use (e.g. call center software used by internal customer representatives or inventory systems used by your colleagues), then your customers are your colleagues who use that software. The goal is for your team to talk to the people who are using your software.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 15, 2025

Technical screen The second round of the interview process at Snap is a 60-minute technical screen with an engineer or the hiring manager. You’ll likely get 10–20 minutes to answer behavioral questions or questions about your background and then the rest of the hour to complete a coding challenge.

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Without thoughtful leadership around them, it may not be in product manager’s gift to achieve a “good” roadmap. This is because product leadership is genuinely hard and quite distinct from the job of product manager – something that is often misunderstood. A cross-functional team at FutureLearn.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

APRIL 2, 2025

This conversation then concludes with a design problem and coding in a language of your choice.    The tech screen call is followed up by a 1-hour coding challenge on HackerRank, which Salesforce calls its remote programming test. Coding Determine if a number is a power of two. Why do you want to work at Salesforce?

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 17, 2025

IBM is most widely known for its software and hardware products, but it also offers consulting services, data analytics, AI, and hybrid cloud solutions. Technical roles get a short coding challenge—typically a two-question, 30-minute assessment on HackerRank.  Product management  Design a grocery list app.

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TechEmpower - Product Management

MARCH 4, 2024

In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime. By automating routine and complex tasks alike, AI allows engineers to focus on innovation and strategic tasks.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

" The recruiter will also review logistical information about the interview process and the role.    Technical screen The technical screen at JPMorgan Chase is a standard 45-minute coding challenge live on HackerRank of data structure and algorithm questions. Behavioral Tell me about yourself. How do you prioritize tasks?

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TechEmpower - Product Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you're grappling with this issue, identifying the specific cause can be difficult, especially if you don’t have a software background. This is where a technical review can be useful!) Before we review the symptoms, though, please bear this in mind: If your team shows these signs, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re weak.

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Mind the Product

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Over 90% of software companies are embedding some form of analytics in their applications – often for free, according to the 2017 State of Embedded Analytics Report from Logi Analytics. When considering the value of analytics relative to their products overall, survey respondents estimated the value at 54%, up from 45% in 2016.

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