Troubleshooting Agile

Death of the Junior Developer?

Sep 4, 2024
In this discussion, Steve Yegge, a thought leader on junior developers, argues that junior coders aren't disappearing but will be trained for new roles, akin to how ditch-diggers learned to operate excavators. He and the hosts dive into the impact of AI on developer jobs, stressing the ongoing need for experienced programmers. They explore the transforming landscape of software development, predicting a shift from traditional coding skills toward operational understanding and continual learning, crucial for junior developers to thrive.
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