My Take on Managers Coding

Interesting perspective on (Should Managers Still Code)[https://theengineeringmanager.substack.com/p/should-managers-still-code]. I have moved less away from day-to-day coding (probably throughout my late 20s to early 30s), however, I always try to stay engaged. In fact, I probably have a greater breadth of coding experience now, despite the fact that I don’t write hundreds, or thousands of lines a month now.

I love the concept that you still understand how the code works and how it is being delivered, but for me it is as much about staying out of the way and not interrupting expert flow, whilst still being able to give guidance and assistance when needed.

There is not a right answer, as the article writes that “maybe” a manager should write code. But I expect that it is something that people grapple with, alongside the best fit for them in terms of career progression and relevance.