Marketing for Developers

A book for people building software products in the age of AI

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I wrote the original version of the Marketing for Developers book in 2015. Since then, I've considered rewriting it multiple times, but I never felt I had an angle that warranted a new version. But now, in the age of AI, that's all changed. Building software products is more accessible than ever. The hard part isn't building, it's marketing: finding customers and getting them to care. So in 2026, I'm rewriting the book, chapter by chapter. You can follow along by joining the email list.

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Who is this book for?

This book is for programmers, developers, and technical founders who want to learn how to market their products.

  • Developers building side projects who want to find their first customers
  • Technical founders who need to learn marketing fundamentals
  • Programmers creating products with AI who want to stand out
  • Indie hackers looking for practical, no-BS marketing advice

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Justin Jackson

Hi, I'm Justin Jackson

Hi, I'm Justin Jackson. I'm the co-founder of Transistor.fm, a podcast hosting platform that serves over 35,000 podcasts. I've also consulted on marketing & growth for startups in London, San Francisco, Boulder, and Portland. I wrote the first version of Marketing for Developers in October 2015. Since then, it has been purchased more than 5,000 times.