Claude Code: Why Even Bother as a PM?
As a PM building crypto and fintech products, Claude Code completely changed my workflow. Here's why it's revolutionary and how I use it.
As a Product Manager building crypto and fintech products, I'm always looking for tools that can help me move faster without sacrificing quality. Claude Code has been a game-changer.
The Problem
Traditional PM workflows involve a lot of context-switching:
- Writing specs in one tool
- Communicating with engineers in another
- Prototyping in yet another
- Documentation scattered everywhere
How Claude Code Changed Everything
With Claude Code, I can:
- Prototype instantly - Instead of waiting for engineering bandwidth, I can build working prototypes myself
- Write better specs - By understanding the code, I write more precise requirements
- Debug faster - When something breaks, I can investigate before pinging the team
- Automate the boring stuff - Scripts for data analysis, report generation, you name it
My Workflow
I use Claude Code for:
- Quick data transformations
- API explorations
- UI prototypes
- Documentation generation
- Code reviews (yes, as a PM)
The Result
Shipping velocity increased. Communication improved. And I became a more technical PM without going back to full-time coding.
If you're a PM who wants to level up, give Claude Code a try. The learning curve is worth it.