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#201 The "AI is going to replace devs" hype is over – 22-year developer veteran Jason Lengstorf

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Dec 12, 2025
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Jason Lengstorf
In this engaging discussion, Jason Lengstorf, a 22-year software veteran and creator of CodeTV, dives deep into the evolving developer landscape. He addresses the misconceptions surrounding AI's impact, revealing how many leaders overestimated its role. Jason offers strategies for navigating the job market, emphasizing networking and human connection as vital. He critiques the hype around AI, underlining its use as a productivity tool rather than a replacement. With insights on community building and creativity, he encourages developers to embrace collaboration and cross-disciplinary exploration.
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INSIGHT

Visibility Beats Resume Spamming

  • The job market will have more openings but be harder to penetrate due to LLM-driven resume spam.
  • Visibility and genuine human connection will become the primary way to get noticed by hiring teams.
ADVICE

Network Like Your Job Depends On It

  • Do network: attend meetups, conferences, and contribute to communities to build visibility.
  • Share your work, help others, and be present in-person to prove you're human and competent.
INSIGHT

AI As Tool, Not Replacement

  • LLMs are useful like past developer tools but they don't remove the need for developers.
  • Real engineering and maintenance still require human expertise beyond what AI currently offers.
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