[s_dev]

> > Basically everyone who utters the question “.. but how technical are they?” in that particular tone of voice is a shitbird.

I don't see the problem here either. Sounds like somebody overheard that comment and had no real answer hence "they're a shitbird".

I want to take instruction from managers who have literally done the thing they're asking for.

There is a reason vast majority of football coaches/managers are former players I don't see why that should be different from software -- even those managers who didn't play professional football often have a pro background in another team sport.

[tomtheelder]

> There is a reason vast majority of football coaches/managers are former players

The reason there is nepotism. It’s insanely difficult for anyone without preexisting connections to get any sort of coaching opportunity. I definitely think ex players make worse coaches, generally speaking. They just have an almost insurmountable leg up.

I do think eng managers should be technical, though. Not because I think you need to have done a job to manage it, but because they are frequently asked to make what amount to being technical decisions.