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Artur is talking about the product-code relationship. When is the code good? How to maintain tech debt? What is the balance between business requirements and refactoring needs? He explains the Power of input, sharing some useful tips and best practices. ------------------------------------- #pivorak is a Lviv Ruby Meetup Join our Ruby meetups in Lviv: Our official website - https://pivorak.com Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/pivorak Twitter -- https://twitter.com/pivorakmeetup Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/pivorakmeetup No crap. No crab. #pivorak.
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In this talk titled "Product Engineer - A Perfect Technical Executor For Cross Functional Teams," Artur Hebda discusses the critical relationship between product development and coding, emphasizing how engineers can grow by focusing on user and product perspectives. He begins by engaging the audience with relatable experiences, such as building with Legos, to introduce the importance of creativity in engineering. Artur highlights the distinction between outsourcing companies and his approach to building products, which is centered on understanding and fulfilling client needs rather than merely following requests. Key points of the presentation include: - **User-Centered Perspective**: Artur stresses that successful product development should prioritize solving real user problems rather than just focusing on the quality of the code. Users value solutions that enhance their lives and do not prioritize clean code over utility. - **Market Relevance**: He provides examples of successful and failed companies, like Blockbuster and Netflix, to illustrate that understanding market needs is essential. Companies often fail because they do not address the real demands of their users. - **The Importance of Planning**: Artur draws attention to meetings for discussing project planning, arguing that not all problems are urgent; thus engineers should focus on identifying and prioritizing high-value issues over merely urgent ones. - **Collaboration**: There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration across different roles within product teams. Instead of siloed functions, he advocates for shared responsibilities, emphasizing the roles of engineering, design, and management in achieving product success. - **Implementation Strategies**: The talk also includes practical tips for engineers, such as breaking down complex problems into manageable issues and ideas, helping to clarify thought processes and improve communication within teams. - **Addressing Technical Debt**: Understanding user needs can also inform decisions on managing technical debt, allowing for better architectural planning and resource allocation. Artur concludes by reinforcing that improving user experience leads to long-term business sustainability and encourages engineers to view their role as integral to their success and the success of their products.
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