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

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Podcast: [HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/html-all-the-things-web-development-ai-and-developer-careers-863818)
Published: 2026-05-05T08:00:00+00:00
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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.

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