Product development

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A product requirements document (PRD) details what needs to be built, who it’s for, and how it benefits end users. Learn what other benefits you can gain from creating a product requirements document and see how to get started.

Learn what to include within your new product launch checklist. Especially as you work with cross-functional teams, this tool can help you create a repeatable product launch process and reduce the probability of error. 

Critical to quality trees can help your team deliver high-quality products. Find instructions and examples to create a CTQ tree.

The Voice of the Customer (VoC) helps businesses understand who they are selling to and what they expect. Use the following tips and best practices to better understand what the Voice of the Customer is and how you can implement a successful VoC program.

Before you launch a product, you need to establish where it fits in the market, how it’s different from existing products, and why your customers should care. This is called product positioning—and this article will show you how to approach it.

Use this guide to learn about product strategy and how to leverage best practices to revitalize your strategic product planning process and achieve your business goals. 

Quality function deployment (QFD) provides a clear framework for incorporating the voice of the customer into product development, beginning with a matrix called the House of Quality. Learn how to build a House of Quality (plus try a template).

Product management ranks fifth on Glassdoor’s 2019 list of best jobs in America. But what exactly does a product manager do? And are you up to the task? Take a deep dive into the product manager career path.

As you and your team develop an API, use visuals to show how the API functions, making this information more accessible and easier to understand and encouraging collaboration. Learn how to create API diagrams (starting with our free templates).

Many organizations are changing and improving their network infrastructure, and visualizing your network infrastructure can help you better identify weaknesses and places for refinement. Learn how to start network infrastructure mapping and see how Lucidchart can help.

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