The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Hiring only senior engineers is killing companies (News)
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Sep 30, 2025 Companies are missing out by only hiring senior engineers, as passionate junior talent brings fresh perspectives. Chrome DevTools now connects with AI for improved debugging, making developers' lives easier. GitHub announces an essential roadmap to enhance NPM security against token abuse. Meanwhile, Jerry Liu's innovative app generates daily activity timelines while prioritizing privacy. Finally, a fascinating discussion on defining 'good taste' in software engineering explores what exemplifies excellent judgment in the field.
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Hire Juniors With Practical Filters
- Filter junior hires for mindset using home assignments and tests with and without AI.
- After hiring, invest in mentoring, be patient, and measure success differently than you would for seniors.
Untapped Value In Junior Engineers
- There is a large pool of exceptional junior engineers being ignored by many companies.
- Investing time in passionate juniors yields long-term returns if companies start hiring them now.
AI Can Now Drive Real Browsers
- Chrome DevTools MCP lets AI agents control a real browser and inspect live pages.
- Models can run, debug, and fix issues using DOM, CSS, console logs, and performance metrics.