Product Habits - 92% of engineers use AI tools

Ushering In a New Era of User Research

The ratio of user researchers to developers is approximately one to 100. It's easy to see why the value of user research is often never fully realized. This is an area where AI can create massive change. We can use it to limit bias, bridge language barriers, collect data 24/7, and much more. Here's a compelling case for embracing AI in user research. 

The Principles That Catalyzed a Generation of Startups

Palantir Technologies has become an incredibly influential software company. Though the organization has come under occasional scrutiny over the past two decades, they've also developed a set of operating principles worth studying. Adam Judelson spent seven years at the company and has a lot of wisdom to share about what he learned. His lessons will inspire you to consider unconventional approaches to building your company. 

The Future of Apple's Vision Pro

Everyone has been talking about Apple's new Vision Pro device, which is launching next year with a hefty $3,500 price tag. It seems Apple and Meta have taken opposite strategies regarding VR and AR devices. Meta started with the right price and is working its way to the right device. Apple launched a superior device and is working toward getting it to the right price. It's probably not as big as the first iPhone launch, but it'll be interesting to see how it shapes the VR device narrative. 

Product Lessons From the Former CTO of Heap

Dan Robinson served as the CTO at Heap for almost a decade. He helped scale the company to over 350 employees and a $110M Series D. Dan recently shared some of the biggest lessons he learned from seeing a company through multiple growth stages. He suggests talking to users in a specific way, creating a learning culture, and optimizing for execution. Check out the highlights here.

An Explosion in Software Engineers Using AI Coding Tools

GitHub recently published a survey about developer productivity and AI coding tools. An astounding 92% of respondents said they use AI coding tools at work. Most use them to be more productive, automate repetitive tasks, and improve coding language skills. Read on for the complete set of findings from the survey.

The 11 Pillars of Building Great Communities

David Spinks has been building communities for more than two decades. He outlined the 11 pillars of his community-building philosophy in a recent Twitter thread, and it's worth the read. A few of my favorites: People initially join communities for benefits rather than belonging, and great communities are weird communities. 

How To Write Compelling Sales Copy in Blog Posts

If you're building out blog content, it's worth learning how to write compelling product or sales copy in your posts to convert visitors into customers more effectively. This is an informative read about what to avoid—like fluff language and missing essential value props—and what to do instead. 

Why Product-Led Growth Is Taking Off

Product-led growth is superseding sales-led growth for SaaS companies. More businesses are becoming product-led, leaning on every team to focus on and positively influence the product. This guide explains the main benefits of PLG, key metrics to understand, and why the model ultimately works.