When I managed developers, I didn't have a list of programming cases that had my name on it. It's more that I would pitch in on complicated or challenging piece

When I managed developers, I didn't have a list of programming cases that had my name on it. It's more that I would pitch in on complicated or challenging pieces of the code, typically with pair programming. I found this develops a different kind of relationship with developers (I'm a valuable resource, not a micro manager) and allows you to establish your technical skills without becoming a blocker for deliverables when you have to spend your time managing up. It allowed me to stay involved and very familiar with what was happening "in the trenches" without taking on a bunch of programming tasks which are better handled by dedicated developers.