I'm actually missing about 10 years, right in the middle, when my kids were young. So, I sometimes seem weirdly clueless to younger devs, and I cover it up by pretending I'm _actually_ clueless.
Too long; didn't explain.
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You have the principles down, which is most important.
It's also a strategic advantage to claim to know nothing, but understand most things. You can avoid the work, but still constructively critique. 😂
Me: Oh, this is so hard and who understands computers, gosh, thank you, I'll make you a sammich, you must be so smart! 🤩
Them: Okay, here, you go! What do you think?
Me:
THE SAMMICH IS A TRAP!
SAVE YOURSELVES!
BROS BEFORE HOS!