Analysis

Long-form research on which skills survive, which roles disappear, and how to position yourself.

DEEP DIVE

The Junior Developer Extinction Event

Entry-level programming jobs are disappearing faster than any other tech role. Here's the data, and what it means for the next generation.

Key Takeaways

  • → Junior developer job postings down 67% since 2023
  • → AI coding assistants have changed the junior/senior productivity ratio
  • → The traditional career ladder is breaking
  • → New paths are emerging — but they require different skills
2026-02-04 12 min read
ANALYSIS

Which Developer Roles Survive the AI Transition?

A framework for understanding which tech roles are safe, which are endangered, and which are already gone.

Roles requiring judgment and context are safest Roles that are 'just execution' are most at risk
CareerRisk AssessmentIndustry AnalysisFuture of Work
2026-01-28 10 min read
TOOLS

AI Coding Tools Compared: What Actually Works in Production

We tested Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Cody, and Amazon Q across real-world coding tasks. Here's what we found.

No single tool wins everything Context window size is the key differentiator
AI ToolsCopilotClaudeDeveloper Productivity
2026-01-21 8 min read
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