Web Development Process

This guide outlines the key phases of web development, from initial requirements gathering to ongoing optimization. Each phase includes recommended AI and development tools, as well as learning resources to help you master the necessary skills.

Requirements

Define project scope, user needs, and requirements to create a clear plan

Sub-processes

Competitive Analysis

Analyze similar products in the market, identifying their strengths, weaknesses, and differentiation points

User Research

Understand target users' needs and pain points through surveys, interviews, and other research methods

Requirements Collection

Organize and analyze collected information to determine core product functionality

User Story Writing

Transform requirements into user stories with acceptance criteria

Learning Materials18 resources

Nielsen Norman Group

Expert guide for user research and requirements gathering.

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Interaction Design Foundation

Comprehensive resources on user research methods.

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Website Requirements Gathering Guide

Requirements gathering guide video from UX Mastery.

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How to Conduct Effective User Interviews

User interview techniques shared by Google Ventures.

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Don't Make Me Think

Classic work on web usability by Steve Krug.

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Human-Computer Interaction Design

Stanford University course on Coursera.

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Inspired: How To Create Products Customers Love

Classic product management book by Marty Cagan on creating products that customers love.

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The Lean Startup

Eric Ries' startup methodology on building successful products through rapid iteration and user feedback.

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Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

Digital product management fundamentals course offered by University of Virginia on Coursera.

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Product School

YouTube channel offering practical skills and industry trends for product managers.

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Everyone is a Product Manager

Chinese product manager community offering practical content on product design, user experience, and market analysis.

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Mind the Product

Global product management community sharing product strategy, design thinking, and industry best practices.

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Product Coalition

Collection of articles written by product experts covering all aspects of product management.

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Lean Product and Lean Analytics

Practical guide on lean product development and data analysis, helping startups grow quickly.

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The Elements of User Experience

Jesse James Garrett's classic work on user experience design, analyzing the fundamental elements of UX.

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Product Coffee

Conversational podcast on product management, strategy, and design.

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Product Design Course

Product design course by Udacity teaching design thinking and product development processes.

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How to Build Products Users Love

Instructive video lecture on building products users love.

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