Release Notes

Product Map launched in February 2023 to help teams make better product decisions with shared context. We’re excited to continue releasing new versions regularly with new and improved content.

MAJOR UPDATE
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Product Map AI

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20 MAY 2026

Product Map 3.10

Product Map 3.10 adds Monetization & Pricing as a new topic, covering the system that connects customer value, packaging, pricing models, billing, and execution.
Monetization & Pricing Guide
Top Contributors
Marcos Rivera
Marcos Rivera
CEO of Pricing I/O,
Award-Winning Author
Mark Peacock
Mark Peacock
Pricing Leader, Author, Speaker, Founder of Pricemaker
Anastasia Kudrow
Anastasia Kudrow
PLG Consultant, ProductLed Implementer, Author of Ghosted
Product Map 3.10: Monetization & Pricing
Topics span the Monetization Blueprint, value-based pricing, model selection, packaging, billing timing, customer state, and a diagnostic for common monetization mismatches. Built to help PMs define what to charge, for whom, and how the model holds up when it ships.
WHAT’S CHANGED
6322 topics

Monetization Strategy

Pricing models

Packaging

28 APRIL 2026

Product Map 3.9

Product Map 3.9 adds Context Engineering as a new topic, covering how to structure and maintain product knowledge so AI tools work from the same source of truth as your team.
View Context Engineering
Top Contributor
Wyndo (AI Maker)
Wyndo Mitra Buwana
Creator of AI Maker,
Author, AI Product Builder
Product Map 3.9: Context Engineering
Covers the four-layer memory model, repo-first setup with CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md, and a tool-by-tool guide for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, and Cursor. Includes agent skills, the TASK framework, and a maintenance cadence to keep shared context accurate over time.
WHAT’S CHANGED
6188 topics

Claude Code, Codex, Cursor

Product context setup

TASK Framework

7 APRIL 2026

Product Map 3.8

Product Map 3.8 updates Product Analytics with a sharper guide to reading user behavior, spotting friction, and focusing on the metrics that drive retention and growth.
Explore Product Analytics
Top Contributor
Ben Yoskovitz
Ben Yoskovitz
Co-author of Lean Analytics,
Founding Partner at Highline Beta,
‍Author of Focused Chaos
Product Map 3.8: Product Analytics
The release includes a practical playbook for product analytics with Lean Analytics, funnel and cohort analysis, KPI trees, and end-to-end journey tracking that connects product decisions with business results.
WHAT’S CHANGED
6017 topics

LEAN ANALYTICS

FUNNELS & COHORTS

KPI TREE

E2E Analytics

25 February 2026

Product Map 3.7

Product Map 3.7 introduces the Ideal Customer Profile topic, explaining how ICP fits into product strategy, the difference between positioning, messaging, and copy, and how it all connects.
View ICP Guide
Top Contributors
Lena Andican
Lena Andican
Marketing strategist, Story-led positioning & messaging expert
Dr. Else van der Berg
Dr. Else van der Berg
Interim Product Lead, Advisor, Coach,
Creator of @ Productpourri
Product Map 3.7: Ideal Customer Profile
Includes templates and steps for creating an ICP or buyer persona, plus a one-page ICP card with a buying triggers library and a process for validation, continuous measurement, and iteration.
WHAT’S CHANGED
6017 topics

IDEAL CUSTOMER PROFILE

STRATEGIC NARRATIVE

BUYER PERSONA

20 NOVEMBER 2025

Design Map 2.0

Product Design Map 2.0 is out. Download a free copy of the complete knowledge map of digital product design and UX research skills. Explore 2,496 topics across discovery, ideation, refinement, and delivery.
Explore Design Map
Product Design Map 2.0
The Design Map is an interactive knowledge hub for product design, UI/UX, and research topics. Use it to see the big picture, find your career path from junior to C-level, and build a personal learning roadmap with practical resources.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Product DESIGN MAP

design handbook

PRODUCT DESIGN SKILLS

UX/UI, UX RESEARCH

7 July 2025

Product Map 3.6

Product Map 3.6 adds new topics on Product Ops essentials, focusing on core functions, key responsibilities, and setting up Ops from scratch.
Product Ops Guide
Top Contributor
Graham Reed
Graham Reed
Head of Product Ops @ Helios,
Founder @ Practical Product Ops
Product Map 3.6: Product Operations
A practical guide covering Core Functions, Team Enablement, Ops setup from 0 to 1, day-to-day responsibilities, and operating model design to help teams build, scale, and embed Product Ops effectively.
WHAT’S CHANGED
5896 topics

Product operations

Building product ops

best practices & tips

27 MAY 2025

Product Map 3.5

Product Map 3.5 adds Prompt Engineering as a new topic, covering techniques, frameworks, and practical applications for PMs.
Prompting Update
Top Contributors
Jorge Alcantara
Jorge Alcantara
Co-Founder & CEO @ Zentrik.ai
Professor & Public Speaker
Shamsher Ansari
Shamsher Ansari
Founder @ AI PM Brief
Technical Product Manager
Product Map 3.5: Prompt Engineering
A practical prompting guide for product managers with fundamentals, tools, techniques, and real PM use cases to help teams plan, align, and execute with AI.
WHAT’S CHANGED
5672 topics
Prompt Engineering
Prompting techniques
Use cases for PMs
24 March 2025

Product Map 3.4

Product Map 3.4 adds Product Roadmaps as a new topic, covering formats, frameworks, and tools for effective roadmapping.
Roadmapping Guide
Top Contributors
Phil Hornby
Phil Hornby
Founder & Director @ for product people, Coach, Speaker
Roman Pichler
Roman Pichler
Founder @ Pichler Consulting,
Author, Coach, Trainer
Product Map 3.4: Product Roadmaps
New content with clear explanations and practical guidance on roadmap planning, strategy alignment, and tools to help teams build and share effective roadmaps.
WHAT’S CHANGED
5438 topics

PRODUCT ROADMAPS

ROADMAPPING FRAMEWORKS

ROADMAPPING Tools

4 November 2024

Product Map AI Beta

Product Map 4.0 rolls out an AI-powered platform for PM skills assessment and personalized growth plans.
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Product Map AI assesses your PM skills and generates a growth plan tailored to your goals. Try the public beta for free.
WHAT’S CHANGED
Product news

ai assessment

learning path

dynamic growth plans

knowledge base

Product Map AI Beta
30 OCTOBER 2024

Product Map Discord Server

Curated product management resources, networking, careers, contribution, product news, and early access to new features.
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Product Map 3.3
WHAT’S INSIDE
Product news

Early access

Valuable resources

Networking

Contribution

11 august 2024

Product Map 3.3

Product Map 3.3 introduces the Unit Economics Handbook with remastered topics and new Financial Metrics content and tools.
Download Handbook
Top Contributor
Daniil Khanin
Daniil Khanin
Entrepreneur, CEO of d2decisions
Product Map 3.3: Unit Economics
Updated and restructured unit economics topics with new materials, tools, and templates, along with detailed explanations of key financial metrics and their impact on business.
WHAT’S CHANGED
5207 topics

Unit Economics Calculation

Financial Metrics

Unit Economics Improvements

1 MAY 2024

Product Map 3.2

Product Map 3.2, created with JUST Open Source, focuses on Web 3.0 technologies and emerging digital trends for modern product development.
Top Contributors
Just open source team 1Just open source team 2Just open source team 3Just open source team 4
JUST Open Source team
Product Map 3.2
New topics cover Web3 Application areas including Technology, Tokenomics, Ecosystem, and Regulations.
WHAT’S CHANGED
4964 topics

WEB 3.0 Applications

Software architecture

9 DECEMBER 2023

Product Map 3.1

Product Map 3.1 expanded team management topics, adding People Management and Team Leadership with contributions from top LinkedIn voice Shehab Beram.
Top Contributor
Shehab Beram
Shehab Beram
Product Manager, Mentor, Coach
Product Map 3.1
Updated People and Processes topics including Negotiation, Team Growth, Performance Management, and Leadership.
  • 01

    New Topics: Team Growth, Performance Management, Skills Assessment

  • 02

    Topics Improved: Negotiation Tips. Leadership

WHAT’S CHANGED
4754 topics

Team management

NEGOTIATION SKILLS

22 September, 2023

Product Map 3.0

Product Map 3.0 transformed the initial knowledge map into an interactive tool and opened it for community contributions.
Top Contributors
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This update turned the map into an open platform for product managers to contribute and comment. The redesigned map features enhanced navigation through PM topics and skills, with new content in areas like AI, Growth Hacking, and Product Analytics. A PM skills hierarchy with grade-based navigation makes it easier to explore and master essential skills at every level. The update also includes learning resources curated by community experts.
WHAT’S CHANGED
4316 topics

INTERACTIVE MAP

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

NAVIGATION BY GRADES

Product Map 3.0
12 June 2023

Product Map 2.0

Product Map 2.0 launched as an improved version based on community feedback.
FOUNDERS
Matvey BryksinPavel BidzhievDmitry Zinovkin
This version built on the original foundation, maintaining the PDF format while adding new topics to cover essential product management skills. Over 1,500 copies were shared in the first month. A core team formed, key contributors joined, and the website and social media groups launched to support ongoing community engagement and updates.
WHAT’S CHANGED
1502 topics

UX/UI DESIGN & BRANDING

MARKETING & GROWTH

Product Map 2.0
13 February 2023

Product Map 1.0

Product Map 1.0 started as a simple PDF mind map on product management. It quickly gained traction, going viral with strong support on social media, earning thousands of likes and comments. This early community response shaped everything that followed and showed the power of community-driven growth.
1259 topics

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

PM KNOWLEDGe MAP

Product Map 1.0