The difference there is that our project manager guy is afraid they're gonna go to prison if they don't let you add those supports and something goes wrong. But for the software dude, building things properly is unfortunately mostly a concern for you and the other software engineers, and mr project manager doesn't have that much of an incentive to let you do that

[–] IcyToes@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I find project managers don't want to be responsible for building shit that is flaky on prod. Either the consultancy reputation or team reputation becomes mud and their promotion opportunities vanish.

[–] Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Yes that is probably the case for project managers that are actually held accountable

[–] IcyToes@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 hours ago

Then if you trust your team, have dev meetings and don't give alternatives. Make it clear there is one way to do it and it'll take x days long.