Every non-tech manager is a coder until the 2AM production outage hits, dev argues
ashishllm · x · 2026-09-18
Responding to a thread warning that tech layoffs will hit Indian employees hard, a developer argues that non-technical managers who vibe-code with AI convince upper management engineers aren't needed — until a 2AM production issue is bleeding thousands of dollars per minute and AI stops being helpful. A pointed take on AI lowering the coding bar and hollowing out engineering orgs.
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