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Sarthak Sharma on September 24, 2025
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Golden advice as always, mate. Really liked how you dismantle the developer → PM narrative and force us to re-think what “growth” even means in tech. The “product-minded dev” playbook is great. It forces us to change our mindset and act in more outcome-oriented ways.
These days, it seems AI is writing more than 90% of code (according to some surveys), and yet the chasm between a great and mediocre dev only seems to be widening. It's all about the mindset! (Now, if only Jira tickets could close themselves with the help of AI, that would be true ascension 😛)
Rightly said.
Btw regarding Jira. You will be surprised to know that you can do it with MCPs. 🤣
I consider it one of the best advice. I remember you always emphasized to every student of yours to focus on building product understanding first, then development..
Thanks for sharing another wisdom...
Thanks Shubham 😊
The title perfectly captures what I've observed in my more then 5 years in tech. What's interesting is that the developers who thrive as PMs are often those who were already naturally asking 'why are we building this?' rather than just 'how should we build this?
Yes, But again I believe this can be learned as well.
A brilliant and humorous take on the evolving role of developers in today's tech landscape. The article cleverly highlights how developers, especially those with a technical background, often find themselves stepping into roles like Product Manager, Tester, or even Technical Lead. It's a reminder that adaptability and a product mindset are becoming essential in our careers. The evolution analogy is spot-on—developers are indeed evolving, and embracing this change can lead to exciting new opportunities.
Thanks 🙏
Loved the Pokémon -> PM metaphor — made me rethink my own trajectory. Thanks for writing this!
Pleasure is mine 😊
Good!
What advice would you give to devs who just want to stay hands-on with code and not move into PM roles?
Polish your skills and fundamentals. Then learn to write better specs for AI tools you use. Create something, even if 5 people use it. Ask for their feedback and build on it.