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Product development life cycle

14 best Productboard alternatives to consider in 2025

While Productboard is a popular choice for many product management teams, it’s not always the perfect fit. Whether you’re a startup seeking a user-friendly...

David Hartshorne | 18 min read

Product development life cycle
How to craft a compelling product vision statement and execute it successfully
Product development life cycle

How to craft a compelling product vision statement and execute it successfully

A well-defined product vision serves as a guiding light, aligning teams and stakeholders around a product’s long-term goals and objectives. It not only inspires...

David Hartshorne | 13 min read

Product development life cycle
Free bug reporting and bug tracking templates for 2025
Product development life cycle

Free bug reporting and bug tracking templates for 2025 

If you work in software development, you know that unfortunately, bugs happen. Whether you’re a startup developer working on your first app or a seasoned...

David Hartshorne | 10 min read

Product development life cycle
10 best ProductPlan alternatives to consider in 2025
Product development life cycle

10 best ProductPlan alternatives to consider in 2025

ProductPlan stands out as one of the most trusted product management platforms, empowering companies to build thousands of visual roadmaps and plan millions of...

David Hartshorne | 16 min read

Product development life cycle
11 best Azure DevOps alternatives to consider in 2026
Product development life cycle

11 best Azure DevOps alternatives to consider in 2026

Many software development teams start with Azure DevOps because it fits neatly into a Microsoft stack. While it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for project...

David Hartshorne | 21 min read

Product development life cycle
PI planning The ultimate guide for 2025
Product development life cycle

PI planning: The ultimate guide for 2025

Program Increment (PI) Planning is a cadence-based event that aligns all Agile Release Train (ART) teams to the same mission and vision. It’s a crucial element of...

David Hartshorne | 18 min read

Product development life cycle
Agile release trains explained A practical guide for product managers
Product development life cycle

Agile release trains explained: A practical guide for product managers

The Agile release train (ART) has emerged as a powerful solution for organizations seeking ways to scale Agile methodologies and coordinate multiple teams towards a...

David Hartshorne | 28 min read

Product development life cycle
What is rapid application development RAD The complete guide for 2025
Product development life cycle

What is rapid application development (RAD)? The complete guide for 2025

As the name implies, rapid application development (RAD) focuses on quick, iterative development for new software products. Rather than delivering a final product in its...

Alicia Schneider | 10 min read

Product development life cycle
Engineering productivity metrics How to measure and improve in 2026
Product development life cycle

Engineering productivity metrics: How to measure and improve in 2026

Engineering productivity is the ability of your software engineering teams to turn time, skills, and tools into customer and business value — not just ship code...

David Hartshorne | 14 min read

Product development life cycle
Story points vs hours What8217s the difference
Product development life cycle

Story points vs. hours: What’s the difference?

How long is a piece of string? Of course, it depends. And there’s the same level of uncertainty when Agile development teams need to predict how long their next sprint...

Rebecca Noori | 9 min read

Product development life cycle
Top 13 software development methodologies
Product development life cycle

Top 13 software development methodologies

Choosing a software development methodology is like choosing the blueprint for constructing a building: it sets the foundation for how a project will be executed and...

Alicia Schneider | 13 min read

Product development life cycle
What is a sprint review Definition process and best practices
Product development life cycle

What is a sprint review? Definition, process, and best practices

Sprints are part and parcel of the Scrum framework. Each short burst is influenced by the success or shortcomings of the previous sprint, driving the continuous...

David Hartshorne | 15 min read

Product development life cycle
Las 19 mejores herramientas de desarrollo de software para equipos
Product development life cycle

The top 19 software development tools for teams in 2025

Choosing the right software development tools can make or break your project’s success. These tools are the pillars of efficient coding, seamless collaboration, and...

David Hartshorne | 34 min read

Product development life cycle
Mastering the 3 pillars of Scrum transparency inspection and adaptation
Product development life cycle

Mastering the 3 pillars of Scrum: transparency, inspection, and adaptation

Scrum is a popular Agile framework that’s used to facilitate collaboration on complex projects. Scrum helps teams make the best use of their time and resources by...

Alicia Schneider | 10 min read

Product development life cycle
Jira vs ClickUp which is the right platform for your team in 2025
Product development life cycle

Jira vs. ClickUp: which is the right platform for your team in 2025?

Jira is a known name in the software development world, commonly the go-to choice for dev and product teams. ClickUp, on the other hand, is better known for its basic...

Raphael Landau | 18 min read

Product development life cycle
Aha vs Jira which platform is best for your team in 2025
Product development life cycle

Aha! vs. Jira: which platform is best for your team in 2025?

Jira and Aha! are two of the most recognized platforms for product development teams, each catering to different priorities and workflows. While Jira is renowned for its...

Alicia Schneider | 17 min read

Product development life cycle
Aha competitors 14 top alternatives for product development teams in 2025
Product development life cycle

Aha! competitors: 14 top alternatives for product development teams in 2025

Aha! is one of the most popular product development platforms, but depending on your teams’ needs there may be better alternatives. No matter what you’re trying...

David Hartshorne | 34 min read

Product development life cycle
Linear vs Jira which is best for your team in 2025
Product development life cycle

Linear vs. Jira: which is best for your team in 2025?

Choosing the right project management platform is a pivotal decision for development teams. Both Linear and Jira are leading solutions, each with distinct strengths and...

Alicia Schneider | 15 min read

Product development life cycle
Aha product management Features pricing 038 review
Product development life cycle

Aha! product management: Features, pricing & review

Anyone who has worked in product development will be familiar with the Aha moment—that sudden feeling of insight or discovery that dawns on you when you have a great...

Rebecca Noori | 11 min read

Product development life cycle
The 10 best Linear alternatives for development teams in 2026
Product development life cycle

The 10 best Linear alternatives for development teams in 2026

As a project management platform for developers, Linear offers many great features that can help teams get products off the ground. However, it’s not the only option...

David Hartshorne | 25 min read

Product development life cycle
Development team composition 12 essential roles for success
Product development life cycle

Development team composition: 12 essential roles for success

Assembling the right development team is crucial to turning great ideas into successful software products. But today’s evolving technologies, business demands, and...

David Hartshorne | 14 min read