Comment by awillen

I think this is a great way of looking at it. Coming from the product side of things, I see developers who are vastly more productive than their peers because they have amazing organizational and communication skills. They help keep timelines on track, they keep their peers focused and identify potential issues that a PM without an engineering background might miss. Developers who can suggest small modifications to a product spec that will drastically reduce development time but not greatly impact the overall product are worth their weight in gold.