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That's what my next sentence attempted to explain, but you moved it out of context. The point is, the story isn't always what the book cover suggests when it comes to development. There are things you only find out with practical experience.
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How did I move things out of context...???

Regardless... With respect to your point about practical experience... I agree that practical experience is important. However, the experience gained as a software developer again, is not central to the issue. i.e., not being a software developer does not preclude one from making an informed opinon on this issue. Can a software developer make an informed opinion? Sure. However, I would contend that knowledge of business, economics, and the technology environment at large are what counts here - not specific coding skills.