Episode

The Junior Developer Job Market in 2026: Crisis, Recovery, or Both?

Podcast: HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers
Published: May 5, 2026
Duration seconds: 3563
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Summary

Are junior developer jobs disappearing - or evolving? Matt and Mike break down the conflicting data, AI’s impact, and what new developers should focus on in 2026.