The Software Product Management Blog

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Why Anti-Patterns in Product Design Cost You Users

Discover how deceptive design patterns destroy trust, illustrated by how a popular tax app lost a user forever by hiding key info until the last step.

What Shopify’s AI Memo Misses—and What to Do About It

A response to Shopify’s AI memo that explores what it gets right, what it misses, and how leaders can turn AI into a real competitive advantage.

How I Used LLMs to Help a Team Understand a Legacy Database in Hours

See how a fractional VP of Engineering used LLMs to decode a legacy database fast.

The Truth About AI for Coding: Two Fallacies and a Real-World Lesson

CEOs and devs both misunderstand AI in software. Here’s the truth—plus a real-world case study on building a product with AI.

Mio Vino: How AI Built My Wine Tracking App

AI isn’t just hype—it’s a game-changer for speed, cost, and efficiency. I built and launched an AI-driven product in weeks, not months. Here’s what I learned—and how your business can do the same.

The 1.65 Ounce Problem: Hidden Product Design Insights

Discover how a simple lotion bottle reveals crucial lessons about Jobs to be Done, customer loyalty, and product design. Learn why solving tiny pain points could unlock massive customer value.

Best Product Management Books (2025 Edition): Must-Reads for PMs

Build your 2025 product management reading list. 30+ essential books on product strategy, user research, agile, and leadership—perfect for every PM.

Data Models vs. UX Design: When User Needs Get Lost in Translation

Data models and UX design don’t always play nice. When applications are built around rigid data structures instead of user needs, the result can be a frustrating experience that leaves users lost in endless clicks. Discover how misaligned priorities in data-driven design can create UX bottlenecks—and what can be done to bridge the gap.

Improving UX: Avoiding Micro Friction in Forms

Micro-friction in UX is everywhere. My recent experience with Airbnb.

Blue Ocean Strategy Summary: How to Make Competition Irrelevant

Understand the core ideas of Blue Ocean Strategy and how companies like Cirque du Soleil and Apple create uncontested market space. Key takeaways and examples included.