Changelog News Hiring only senior engineers is killing companies
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Sep 30, 2025 Discover why hiring only senior engineers might be detrimental to companies, as Andrew Churchill argues for the value of passionate junior developers. Learn about the exciting new Chrome DevTools MCP that allows AI-driven automation for better debugging. GitHub shares its strategic roadmap to enhance npm supply chain security. Jerry Liu introduces an innovative app, Dayflow, that generates activity timelines while protecting user privacy. Finally, explore Sean Godecki's take on the concept of 'good taste' in software engineering.
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Practical Steps To Hire Juniors
- Filter junior candidates for mindset and use home assignments and AI-assisted tests.
- Invest in mentoring, be patient, and measure the right outcomes after hiring.
Hire Juniors For Long-Term Gain
- Andrew Churchill found a large pool of exceptional junior engineers many companies ignore.
- Investing time in passionate juniors yields long-term returns if firms start hiring them now.
AI Agents Can Drive Real Browsers
- Chrome DevTools MCP links AI agents to a real browser for autonomous testing and debugging.
- Models can now run pages, inspect the DOM/CSS, capture metrics, and fix issues with real feedback.