[cageface]

Do it. Having some understanding of programming will be an asset even if you don't use it and Ruby is a fun and easy language to learn.

If nothing else you'll appreciate why the engineering team usually considers the sales team its enemy.

[acpigeon]

Agreed. Having been played for both "sides" at one point or another, I'm well aware of the tension.

It's a fact that there is credibility in having some knowledge of both the technical and business side of any operation, and it's definitely a part of my consideration in doing this.