As an interesting counterpoint, one of the comments gives an excellent definition of a good software development manager: a bi-directional bullshit filter to ke

As an interesting counterpoint, one of the comments gives an excellent definition of a good software development manager: a bi-directional bullshit filter to keep the techs and suits from scaring each other (and in general being a single point of access to the development team for the rest of the company). Management at that level is very much an "if you've done it right, no one will know you've done anything at all" sort of thing. It's a subtle art but anyone who does it right is incredibly valuable.