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TLDR PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 2026-07-17
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01NEWS & TRENDS
THE PROTOTYPE IS A QUESTION, NOT A PRODUCT
AI makes convincing prototypes easier to build, but polish can create a false sense of product readiness. A clear decision framework helps teams define what each prototype can prove, gather the right evidence, and prevent experimental code from becoming an accidental production commitment.
newsletter.thelongcommit.com8 min read
02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS
THE FARABI'S GUIDE TO BUILDING PRODUCTS THAT MATTER
Great products help users flourish rather than merely capture attention. Shared purpose, careful research, and continuous iteration keep teams focused on that goal.
productpower.substack.com3 min read
ARE PMS BECOMING IRRELEVANT?
AI is replacing routine PM work, not strategic product judgment. The PMs who thrive will focus on choosing the right problems and creating measurable value.
dpereira.substack.com5 min read
03RESOURCES & TOOLS
HOW TO CREATE A TRULY INSPIRING PRODUCT VISION
A strong product vision captures the lasting positive change a product aims to create, rather than describing features or business goals. Concise, emotionally engaging, and collaboratively developed, it motivates teams and provides stable direction for product strategy.
romanpichler.medium.com9 min read
ALL THINGS PRODUCT PODCAST WITH TERESA TORRES & PETRA WILLE (17 MINUTE VIDEO)
Customer data can reveal what to investigate, but rarely what to build. Rich, story-based interviews provide the context teams need to make better product decisions.
producttalk.org
04MISCELLANEOUS
REACTORS HAVE A SURPRISING AMOUNT OF DETAIL
Early momentum can hide the details that determine whether a product succeeds. Rigorous testing and continuous iteration turn promising technology into something reliable.
a16z.news6 min read
CODE YELLOW, CODE RED
Code Yellows help teams resolve serious engineering problems before they become emergencies. Clear ownership, measurable exit criteria, and transparent communication keep the response focused and temporary.
theengineeringmanager.substack.com8 min read
05QUICK LINKS
AI PRODUCTS GENERATE MORE SIGNAL THAN TEAMS KNOW HOW TO USE
AI conversations reveal what users want and where products fall short.
armank.dev2 min read
GENERATED AND SUPPRESSED DEMAND
Improving teams often uncover hidden demand, causing their backlogs to grow again.
lethain.com2 min read