C Todd Lombardo

Data Nerd. Design Geek. Product Fanatic.
Adj Prof at @IEBusiness, @Hult_Business, and @MICA
Writes at @OReillyMedia
Loves all things cycling and coffee

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

Kindness is free.

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

And what's mad cool is if you know how to code - even a little bit - you'll be much better off

[Ruben Hassid @rubenhassid]

You don't need to learn to code anymore.

Here's how to prompt Claude Code (zero coding):

1. Open the Claude desktop app.
2. Click "Code" (not Chat, not Cowork).
3. Select a folder from your computer.
4. Connect a free GitHub account in Settings.
5. Go to Connectors.
6. Use this setup guide: https://t.co/WYZd5ltVMW

Claude now builds anything you describe in English.

But here's where it gets powerful:

Before you prompt, change these 2 settings:

1. Select "Opus 4.6" model.
It's the smartest model for complex builds.

2. Turn on "Auto accept edits."
It stops Claude from pausing after every action.

Then stop describing code. Paste this instead:

"Create a GitHub repo named [NAME]. I do not know how to code. Code everything for me. I want to [GOAL] for [SUCCESS CRITERIA]. Here's an example [attach screenshot]."

Claude reads your screenshot. It builds the site.

The secret is not knowing how to code anymore.

It is knowing how to prompt. But to go even deeper, use my full playbook: https://t.co/WYZd5ltVMW

(save this if you can't code - you won't need to)

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

Well, this was a ton of fun!
Thank you, @MindtheProduct @pendomoniumconf!

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

@heyrimsha "AI"

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

@dashboardlim "GEMINI"

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

It's always nice to get a notification from my publisher, @OReillyMedia, that an early release is now available.

Check it out: https://t.co/R8e9jwSwaN

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

@tomcrawshaw01 tell me more about SKILL, please. thank you!

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

Wait. People are choosing bikes over cars?
https://t.co/p5fkKWjFHT

#Biketopia is coming?
#cycling

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

Welp, I was *such* a fan of em-dashes... and now I suppose I have to stop using them. 🤷‍♂️

[Austin Rief ☕️ @austin_rief]

You should never use an em dash in your writing anymore.

You will 100% be accused of using AI, especially if its on social.

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

Well - isn't that cool?

[BookAuthority @bookauthority]

Greetings @iamctodd, Your book, Design Sprint, made it to the list of best Software Product Design books of all time! https://t.co/IMTM8qKcdD

[BookAuthority @bookauthority]

Greetings @iamctodd, Your book, Design Sprint, made it to the list of best Software Product Design books of all time! https://t.co/IMTM8qKcdD

[ProductCamp Boston @PCampBoston]

Exciting news!

C Todd Lombardo and @ShwetaAgrawal will be leading ProductCamp Boston!

It's been a great honor for @SteveRobins and @sarelabc to lead PCampBoston.

Thanks to all who have made ProductCamp Boston possible since 2009!

[BookAuthority @bookauthority]

Bravo @iamctodd! Your book "Design Sprint" made it to our list of best Interaction Design books of all time! https://t.co/FhYr2Idply

[Ramli John @RamliJohn]

Are you in NYC next Monday, 6/17?

Join me at @producttank NYC, where @iamctodd and I will share practical tips to delight your customers.

The tickets are free.

Register here: https://t.co/aq9X7fDfxU

[IE Insights @IeInsights]

Products must be more than ideas or pet projects, they need to solve problems.

@iamctodd analyzes why products fail and details how to ask the right questions before launching. https://t.co/9UE0qJf4A7 #data #startups #ProductDesign #SouthSummit

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

@dickiebush Taking the scenic route here. Looking forward to getting started!

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

This has to be one of the best TED talks ever. It's sad that somone (@profgalloway) had to give it. https://t.co/3DFuaqXfEW

[Indi Young (she/her) @indiyoung]

This great illustration from @anatinge shows what we do during listening sessions.
It requires practice, but anyone and everyone can learn how to do it!

You wanna know how?

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

To MVP or not MVP.. That's the wrong question!

[Enzo Avigo @0zne]

First essay on the June blog:
"For God’s sake, follow the Lean Startup Method"

Reflections and ideas on what’s changed about

+ building MVPs
+ operating Pivots
+ fundraising and VC game

.. in the last 20 years or so.

https://t.co/VlsENHEsOh

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

Wow. We get interrupted. A lot.

https://t.co/B4PgBqMo1P

[C Todd Lombardo @iamctodd]

Well hello Bluesky! [at]https://t.co/qfT3KjpKoS