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# [Lessons Learned from Building Products: The Power of Outcomes over Outputs](https://jukben.codes/lessons-learned-from-building-products-the-power-of-outcomes-over-outputs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In this article, I reflect on my journey as a software engineer and the lessons I've learned from building products. Through my experiences, I've come to understand the importance of focusing on outcomes rather than outputs, and I believe this approa...

Jan 8, 2023 · 7 min read · jukben.codes  
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## Written by

[Jakub Beneš](https://hashnode.com/@jukben)

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I went full circle – from IC to EM, and now I'm back. I focus on technical leadership and internal platforms.

👋 Hey! I'm Jakub Beneš, a Software Engineer based in Prague. I'm passionate about scaling engineering, organizational design, and leadership. I'm a huge fan of web technologies and modern approaches within this field. While I'm a strong contributor on the frontend side, lately, I've been focusing more on the entire stack and infrastructure because there's often low-hanging fruit that can deliver a massive impact – and I enjoy seizing such opportunities. I'm not sure if I'll ever start liking YAML, though. 🤓

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[Veronika Gabrielová](https://hashnode.com/@Vocheso)

[Jan 9, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/lessons-learned-from-building-products-the-power-of-outcomes-over-outputs/63bb351404c1c59830f02f52/comment/63bc041d20301ad1ecef3d43)

> ...barely making more money than I would make if I spent the same time at a local McDonald's.

Made my day.