Full Stack Isn't Enough - The Rise of the Full Product Developer
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Claims that developers must pair coding with product thinking and DevOps practices to make smarter trade-offs and measurable value. Specific tools offered: Dude’s law (value = why/how), story mapping, and value stream mapping to make work visible and spot handoff bottlenecks on dashboards. Example: a design change (adding a tensioner pulley to the serpentine belt) prevents failure and is easy to replace, illustrating product-minded trade-offs. Cited figure: 25% of Y Combinator cohorts use 95% AI‑generated code, increasing the need to focus on real product value.
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