This book will guide non-technical managers (eg. product managers) to that "sweet spot" where they understand technology well enough to:
Engage with engineering teams
Understand technical decisions
Make smart bets that benefit products and businesses
Steer their product in the right direction
The book starts with foundational concepts such as how the internet works, and gradually moves into more advanced topics, like system architecture
The goal of the book is to help product managers reach Level 3 technical fluency. Level 3 is defined as the level where a product manager understands the technology well enough to understand what is being said, the tradeoffs, and can make informed decisions
The book aims to build confidence in product managers by providing:
A focus on decision-making
Easy-to-understand explanations
A step-by-step progression
By the end of the book, product managers will be able to confidently engage with their engineering team, make data-driven decisions, and lead their product with a clear understanding of the technical landscape.