AI is writing more code every day. The skill that won't get automated is knowing what to build and the system design thinking to make it happen at scale.
In this full-day workshop, you will develop the judgment that sits upstream and downstream of implementation: how to validate a problem before you commit to a solution, how to understand the users you are actually building for (not the ones you imagine), how to prioritize ruthlessly when everything feels urgent, and how to establish feedback loops that keep you building the right things after you ship.
These are not PM skills. They are the technical judgment that the best engineers have always had, and that becomes the defining skill as implementation gets faster and cheaper.
What you will learn:
- Validate before you build: surface real user pain, not solution-shaped stories
- Understand users in context: close the gap between your mental model and theirs
- Prioritize what deserves to exist: apply the Kano model and know what to cut
- Translate decisions for stakeholders: navigate contested requirements productively
- Close the loop: establish post-ship feedback habits that drive continuous improvement
Who it's for: Software engineers with professional experience. No specific stack required. PMs and designers welcome.
This workshop has been presented at React Summit US 2026, check out the latest edition of this React Conference.
