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Daniel López discusses continuing to work as a programmer past age 40, questioning the cultural assumption that moving into management is the only way to “advance.” He contrasts people-management versus coding as different but equally demanding career paths, argues many companies still hold outdated views that equate promotion with leaving hands-on development, and notes views are beginning to change.
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