# Fundamentals

#### **Roles and Responsibilities of a Product Manager**

Product managers play a crucial role in guiding a product from ideation to implementation. They bridge the gap between stakeholders, development teams, and end-users.

***Resources***

* \[Article] [A Beginner’s Guide to Product Manager Responsibilities](https://careerfoundry.com/en/blog/product-management/product-manager-responsibilities/) by CareerFoundry
* \[Video] [Product Manager Roles](https://youtu.be/2dczveSrsv8?si=lUoI34GUrRAA8MXu) by upGrad

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**Product Life Cycle**

Understanding the product life cycle helps in planning and adapting strategies at different stages—introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

***Resources***

* \[Article] [The 6 Stages of the Product Life Cycle](https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/product-life-cycle) by HubSpot
* \[Video] [The Product Life Cycle](https://youtu.be/ekVereJE1ZI?si=W6hnHzs--cigiOWr) by Alanis

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**Product Roadmap**

A product roadmap is a visual tool that outlines the strategic vision and direction of a product over time. It aligns teams and stakeholders.

***Resources***

* \[Article] [Product Roadmap Guide: What is it & How to Create One](https://www.atlassian.com/agile/product-management/product-roadmaps) by Atlassian
* \[Video] [How To Build A Product Roadmap](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZEV9CLUd2Q) by RoadMunck