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> Just another story that essentially says everything would be great if only the developers ran everything. It's an over simplified view of how large organizati
by nine_zeros 5y ago
> Just another story that essentially says everything would be great if only the developers ran everything. It's an over simplified view of how large organizations function.
Just another manager who wears their ego on their sleeves.
A lot of developers handle EVERYTHING (including politics) in modern companies except promotions and performance reviews. There is no real need for a manager if devs are doing everything.
- kenjackson 5y ago> A lot of developers handle EVERYTHING (including politics) in modern companies except promotions and performance reviews. There is no real need for a manager if devs are doing everything. Which modern company does this? The closest that jumps to mind is Valve.
- ineedasername 5y agoWrong: I'm not a manager. Check my profile, you'll see the area I work in. I have no interest in being a manager because I understand the different skill sets and what I enjoy doing. But if we're bringing the issue of ego into it, there's yours right on display thinking developers know everything. Well, consider this: If you were right, there'd be a lot fewer startups with great ideas that flop even with developers in charge, but they fail because they can't execute on their idea by also running an organization properly. Developing code and running an organization are different skill sets, and not many people have both.