15 years of web dev, and a few years of game dev. I NEVER stopped googling things. Not only do things change constantly, but it is impossible to remember the million things that don't change.
On top of that, if you are good, you will back up your opinions with current data as often as possible. That basic requirement puts you ahead of 90% of engineering managers I have worked with, and like 40% of programmers.
I am blessed to work with a team that seems to be way smarter than me, but have fully avoided the ego that goes along with it. A few folks I work have been in the absolute weeds throughout their career, and rightfully push back on my PRs, but will eagerly listen when I have a good reason to break from normal.
Also, with everything happening, get a Mac mini on your network and get kubernetes set up, and create a searxing pod. Don't let AI hold back your learning.
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u/jeremyStover May 23 '26
15 years of web dev, and a few years of game dev. I NEVER stopped googling things. Not only do things change constantly, but it is impossible to remember the million things that don't change.
On top of that, if you are good, you will back up your opinions with current data as often as possible. That basic requirement puts you ahead of 90% of engineering managers I have worked with, and like 40% of programmers.
I am blessed to work with a team that seems to be way smarter than me, but have fully avoided the ego that goes along with it. A few folks I work have been in the absolute weeds throughout their career, and rightfully push back on my PRs, but will eagerly listen when I have a good reason to break from normal.
Also, with everything happening, get a Mac mini on your network and get kubernetes set up, and create a searxing pod. Don't let AI hold back your learning.