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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2025 · 23 MIN

Web News: Is This the End for Junior Developers?

from HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers · host Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan

AI tools are getting faster, cheaper, and—some say—good enough to replace junior developers. In this episode of Web News, we dive into the recent X discussion between Brian Coords, Matt Mullenweg, and others about whether AI agents could do junior dev work for just $12k–$15k a year. Are junior developers truly cooked? Could the career path for new devs become unpaid or low-paid work until you “level up” to senior? We explore the implications for the industry, the future of developer salaries, and whether entry-level jobs are at risk. ‍Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/is-this-the-end-for-junior-developers

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