Junior Developers Are Turning Productivity Gains to Career Security with AI
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The article discusses how junior developers are experiencing significant productivity gains from AI tools, yet many report anxiety about being replaced by the technology; the lone comment highlights this paradox.
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about 2 months ago
Junior developers are experiencing the highest productivity gains from AI tools (44-56% faster work), yet 67% report anxiety about being replaced by the very technology that makes them more effective.
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