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Should Engineering Managers Code?
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Should Engineering Managers Code?

It depends on who you ask and where you work.

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Aug 24, 2024
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A common question for new engineering managers is whether or not they should contribute code to the team.

This is a divisive question; as always, nuances and exceptions exist.

This discussion came up recently on LinkedIn. There are various opinions on this topic, and the answer may be nuanced depending on your manager level and the team you work with.

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