Product Strategy and Management for Developer Platforms

Building products for developers and technical ecosystems requires a unique blend of strategic vision, user empathy, and platform architecture. This text-based guide teaches you how modern tech organizations discover user needs, prioritize roadmaps, and scale developer-focused software. You will gain a clear understanding of end-to-end product lifecycles, developer experience metrics, and modern platform strategy. Through structured written modules and practical scenario breakdowns, you will learn how to align technical capabilities with long-term business outcomes. What you'll learn: - Understand core product management frameworks, key terminology, and platform terminology - Define clear product roadmaps and prioritize feature backlogs effectively - Measure developer experience and technical adoption using modern product metrics - Apply product discovery techniques tailored to engineers and technical users - Balance technical debt, developer feedback, and strategic business goals - Navigate the impact of modern automation and AI-assisted workflows on software delivery The course begins with foundational concepts and product terminology before exploring real-world case studies, stakeholder alignment strategies, and actionable frameworks for managing developer tools. Designed for aspiring product managers, engineers transitioning into product roles, and tech professionals, this course requires no prior product management experience. Start reading today to build and scale impactful developer platforms.