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The article explores how no-code and low-code development platforms empower product managers to build and launch MVPs without extensive coding knowledge. I have layered insights from my own experience in working with these tools as well. Read more » The post A no-code approach to building MVPs  appeared first on Mind the Product . #product #management #productdiscovery #productdelivery #agile #scrum #agiletransformation #leadership Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML),Guest Post,Product Management,Artificial intelligence (AI),guest post.

If you want to create a successful product, design your development process around failure.   Research shows that over 50% of product launches don’t achieve business targets. Meeting advanced technical requirements, delivering high-level quality and providing dependable security are just some of the challenges engineering teams face. Check out our latest article, in which Silicon Valley veteran Piotr Jachimczak shares real-world tips and best practices for companies looking to implement a new approach to product development.   #SoftwareDevelopment #Engineering #AI #Innovation #SoftwareMind

🚫𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 / 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 / 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨. What we’re seeing now isn’t just a shift in these roles; it’s the beginning of an era where 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. Not from the top down, but 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 to roll up their sleeves and 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲. AI has changed everything. There’s no longer a need to be the best ‘analyst’ or ‘designer’—the tools you need to create are right at hand. In this landscape, the 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻. The part of you that wants to cling to what’s familiar, to wait for the ‘right time’ or ‘right resources.’ But the truth is, 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁. Step up, use what’s available, and stretch beyond. Because the future? It belongs to those who are 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 in 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 🏃♀️Who’s ready to go ALL IN?

🔥 It’s Time to Break Free from the Overcomplicated Mess of Software Development! Why does building software feel like navigating a maze of endless protocols, bloated processes, and unnecessary gatekeepers? It’s frustrating to see so much potential locked behind layers of complexity. Why should someone with a brilliant idea need to wade through a sea of jargon, endless meetings, and outdated methodologies just to bring it to life? Let’s be real—we've made building software 20 times more complicated than it needs to be. From the mind-numbing rituals of daily stand-ups to the never-ending sprint cycles led by so-called Scrum masters, it's no wonder innovation gets bogged down. We've trapped creativity behind red tape, turning what should be an empowering process into a bureaucratic nightmare. But here's the thing: It doesn’t have to be this way. AI is tearing down these barriers. It's stripping away the nonsense and putting the power of creation back where it belongs—in the hands of the dreamers, the doers, the innovators. With the right tools, anyone can build. No more relying on a labyrinth of specialists just to see your vision take shape. Imagine a world where you can think, create, and launch—all on your own terms. We’re almost there. AI is leveling the playing field, making it possible for anyone with a bit of common sense and a desire to create, to build the applications they need without jumping through a thousand hoops. We need to stop overcomplicating the process. Let's simplify. Let’s empower. Let’s make building software as intuitive as using it. The future belongs to those who dare to break free from the old ways and embrace a new, AI-driven approach to creation. Enough is enough. It’s time to reclaim innovation. It's time for #Playform #AI #BreakTheCycle #SoftwareDevelopment #NoMoreGatekeepers #InnovationRevolution

We’re fully “in” the greatest organizational role reset the tech industry has seen. The future of careers isn’t in going deep in a vertical; it’s about accelerating the pace through each of the stages of product development, and getting to “customer hands on” 👏 faster 👏. The future of product development and engineering is so much is wider. It’s the prototyping “Builder as a Product Owner”. AI is lowering the barrier for crossover between roles. This doesn’t mean that being a <insert job here> isn’t valuable anymore - it just means that the surface area of what you COULD BE DOING is a lot bigger 🏔️. It’s all right within reach if you want it. Organizations aren’t going to move faster by hiring people who are going the deepest in a specific function. They are going to move FAST 🏎️ by individuals who recognize that by using tools available to them, they can move faster through all stages of getting a product in front of users, across all roles - not just staying in a box. What if you could get to 75% without having to hand off between multiple teams or without being blocked by process? - Have an idea 💡? Use tools like ChatPRD (https://chatprd.ai) to organize thoughts and scaffold out the plan. Socialize with your team; and get to building. No weeks of planning. - Want to to prototype 🥼🧪? Build the first pass design https://v0.dev and iterate with natural language. Take it to your design teams to start the conversation with context. Iterate on their feedback, and instrument it. - Ready to build more 🛠️ and grow your idea 📈? Pair program with your robot friends with https://cursor.so and Anthropic, and then extend that workflow with extensions like Cline (https://lnkd.in/gC59puAG) that’ll help you build AND test your ideas. - Ready to run 🏃? Platforms like Vercel, Supabase, and more make it effortless to run systems that used to take us weeks just to get STAGED. You don’t need a senior engineer to run on any of these. In a day with these tools, you can move faster than most teams move in a month. Roles don’t have to be REAL. No business is going to say “you’re making us ship too fast”. This was inspired by Claire Vo talk at Lenny Rachitsky “Lenny and Friends Summit” - “Product Management is Dead, So What Are We Doing Instead” - https://lnkd.in/gcKRYb56 - give it a watch!

"Decoding Development: Unraveling the Differences Between MVP and Prototypes" MVP: The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a strategic approach in product development that emphasizes creating a simplified version of a product with just enough features to address the core needs of early adopters. It serves as a foundational iteration that allows teams to quickly bring a functional version to market, gather user feedback, and validate key assumptions. The MVP approach enables teams to test the viability of a product concept, minimize development costs, and iteratively enhance features based on real-world user experiences. By prioritizing essential functionalities, the MVP methodology aligns with the Agile mindset, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement throughout the development lifecycle. Prototype: A prototype is a dynamic and tangible representation of a proposed system or product, designed to provide stakeholders with a visual and interactive preview of its functionality. It serves as a powerful tool in the development process, allowing teams to iterate and refine ideas, gather valuable feedback, and clarify requirements. Prototypes bridge the gap between conceptualization and execution, enabling stakeholders to experience the envisioned solution early in the development cycle. This iterative approach not only enhances collaboration among teams but also ensures that the final product aligns closely with user expectations. As a vital component of the design and development process, prototypes contribute significantly to risk reduction, requirements validation, and the overall success of a project. #prototyping #designthinking #agiledevelopment #productdevelopment #agilemethodology

Workshops are intensive collaborative sessions used to solve problems and enable progress on a particular challenge throughout the product development timeline. https://lnkd.in/d2kXprYz

Learn why Product Thinking is gaining momentum and how knowledge workers can rethink value in the digital age in this blog post by Dave West! Product Thinking puts the product at the center, fostering better alignment with outcomes and value. Digital tech helps organizations be more customer-centric with faster time to market, better data insights, and innovative products. Your focus is on customers - while considering value, cost, governance and culture. #ProductThinking #DigitalTransformation #CustomerCentric #Innovation #AgileMindset

Product thinking involves approaching problems and solutions from the perspective of creating valuable products or services for users. It focuses on understanding user needs, market trends, and business objectives to develop innovative and user-centric solutions that drive growth and create meaningful impact. #productmanagement

🚀 Is the "Launch" Mindset Holding You Back? In the dynamic world of tech, focusing solely on a perfect debut can lead to missed opportunities and pressure-packed teams. 💡 What if we shifted our perspective? Embracing a continuous evolution approach—focusing on user feedback and iterative improvements—could lead to more successful products. Dive into our latest blog to discover how changing the way we think about product development can lead to better outcomes! https://ow.ly/lhT850TZ8CU. #ProductDevelopment #UserFeedback #ContinuousImprovement #ProductLaunch #AgileMethodology