The Junior Developer Is Going Extinct
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February 23, 2026
submitted by mothasa to programming
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https://dev.to/mothasa/the-junior-developer-is-going-extinct-3fj8
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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