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Tech Debt from the Product Manager’s POV
Three strategies for more productive outcomes when collaborating with engineering.
 • Anne Steiner
What Product-led Means to Engineering
Exploring the differences between project- and product-based engineers.
 • Anne Steiner
Vibe Coding and Learning Debt
Vibing with AI might feel productive in the short term, but watch out for the long-term consequences of trading dopamine hits for deeper learning.
 • Dave Laribee
Engineers, Don’t Fear the Vibe
The best thing to happen to engineers—or the start of a slow erosion of the craft?
 • Jess Brock
Busy is the New Stupid
How perpetual urgency is sabotaging your most important work.
 • Dave Laribee
"The Skills That Survive AI" with Michael Feathers
Professional Identity & Skills Evolution in the AI Era
 • Dave Laribee
44:58
"Building Teams That Actually Learn" with Diana Larsen
Watch now | Learning, Leading, and the Long Game of Agile
 • Dave Laribee
1:15:23
Documentation Needs a Feedback Loop
Checking documentation the moment code changes.
 • Jess Brock
Oh, Estimates
Don’t panic—this article isn't really about estimation!
 • Dave Laribee
Better Results Together
The AI stan’s rumors of teamwork’s death have been greatly exaggerated.
 • Dave Laribee
How a 7¢ LLM Experiment Rescued My Inbox
A powerful example of how people can level up with LLMs using pocket change
 • Jess Brock
Inside the High-Performing Product Team
Understanding the key players and their essential skills
 • Anne Steiner
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