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Car Door Slam Or Spare Tire? Should Startups Build For Buyers Or Users?

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Car companies spend a significant amount of money on superficial design features, including the timbre of the sound emitted when a car door is shut. Because many consumers value design features over those which impact performance. A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. Car Door Slam Features.

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Spolsky on Software on Both Sides of The Table

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Do you see product managers as a hindrance to software development? Companies historically have structured their development teams in different ways. If developers get the feedback and can integrate it into the product, it will ultimately be successful. The role of Product Managers at Technology Companies.