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The Product-Minded Engineer: Building Impactful Software for Your Users

The Product-Minded Engineer: Building Impactful Software for Your Users - Paperback

by Drew Hoskins
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Availability:In StockContributor:Drew HoskinsPublish date:12/16/2025Pages:268
Language:EnglishPublisher:O'Reilly MediaISBN-13:9781098173739ISBN-10:1098173732UPC:9781098173739Book Category:ComputersBook Subcategory:Software Development & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Business & Productivity SoftwareBook Topic:Systems Analysis & Design, Business IntelligenceSize:9.19 x 7.00 x 0.57 inchesWeight:0.9612Product ID:SCE86KAMQB

In the fast-paced world of software engineering, developing technical skills often takes precedence. However, if you're seeking career advancement, enhancing your technical skills alone is not enough; you also need to deepen your empathy for users--a skill frequently overlooked in traditional engineering roles. Understanding user needs and the broader impact of your work will not only lead to better products but will also help your career grow and flourish.

Drawing on over 20 years of experience, including roles at Microsoft, Facebook, Stripe, and Temporal Technologies, author Drew Hoskins guides you through the essential strategies to bridge the gap between engineering prowess and product insight. Whether you're building consumer products, tools for professionals, or internal platforms, this book is your gateway to becoming a well-rounded engineer who sees around corners and innovates according to user needs.

  • Simulate and predict user interactions to enhance product usability
  • Sharpen your focus on the specific needs of your target audience
  • Engage with users effectively to gather impactful feedback
  • Prioritize your time and product roadmap strategically based on cost and impact
Language:EnglishPublisher:O'Reilly MediaISBN-13:9781098173739ISBN-10:1098173732UPC:9781098173739Book Category:ComputersBook Subcategory:Software Development & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Business & Productivity SoftwareBook Topic:Systems Analysis & Design, Business IntelligenceSize:9.19 x 7.00 x 0.57 inchesWeight:0.9612Product ID:SCE86KAMQB
Hoskins, Drew: - Formerly a senior staff-level engineer, Drew Hoskins has built a wide range of innovative products and platforms for world-class software companies Microsoft, Meta, and Stripe. He invented and built internal platforms like Meta's main ORM, EntSchema, and the workhorse of Stripe's asynchronous services, Workflow Engine. He also made critical contributions to Stripe's massive Connect product and Oculus's store and developer platform. And he improved Stripe's API Review, the process which is a key reason why Stripe's APIs are renowned. Throughout, he has excelled at inventing new products, establishing product market fit, and delighting his customers. He has most recently switched to a product manager role, and is at Temporal Technologies, an innovator in distributed systems, engaging with their awesome community and guiding their core product.
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