{"product_id":"the-product-minded-engineer-building-impactful-software-for-your-users-9781098173739","title":"The Product-Minded Engineer: Building Impactful Software for Your Users","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulate and predict user interactions to enhance product usability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharpen your focus on the specific needs of your target audience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage with users effectively to gather impactful feedback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrioritize your time and product roadmap strategically based on cost and impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Drew Hoskins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e O'Reilly Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.19h x 7.00w x 0.57d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781098173739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoskins, Drew:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 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.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Drew Hoskins \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47659158470813,"sku":"9781098173739","price":91.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_fdd3a6eb-34d2-4f48-8115-0fbe687a6ed7.jpg?v=1771351864","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-product-minded-engineer-building-impactful-software-for-your-users-9781098173739","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}