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The Junior Developer Is Going Extinct (dev.to)

submitted 1 day ago by mothasa@x69.org to c/programming@programming.dev

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AI coding tools are replacing entry-level programming jobs faster than anyone predicted. The traditional path from junior to senior developer is collapsing, and the consequences for the entire industry could be devastating. If you mentor juniors or hire them, this one hits different.

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[–] vrighter@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

so you make them want to stay by actually treating them well

[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 1 points 2 hours ago

Can't treat someone well enough while paying them peanuts.

[–] ulterno@programming.dev 0 points 3 hours ago

If I were to get long-term WFH with enough salary to manage my own living, I might just delete my LinkedIn etc accounts.
Not looking to climb any corporate ladder. I know what I am good at and that's what I apply for.