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What happens when “learn to code” fails a generation?
Options are thin on the ground for junior devs as AI and economic factors cut off blood supply to their careers.
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Interview tactics to find your footing in a chaotic job market
Navigating the current job market can feel daunting, but certain principles and internal guides can improve the process for you.
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Interviewing in the age of AI
Rethink technical interviews for an AI-enhanced world by focusing on timeless engineering skills and real-world problem solving.
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Meta and the great DEI rollback
Once an emblem of inclusivity, Meta has officially joined tech’s anti-DEI bandwagon.

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31 smart questions to ask in a software engineering interview
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Inclusive hiring is not a checkmark
Inclusion is the foundation of creating a level playing field for employees with all backgrounds to be heard, to be challenged, and to have an impact.
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Breaking down Trump’s massive H-1B visa changes
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Microsoft implements mandatory office return
Microsoft is shifting its hybrid work model, mandating a minimum of three in-office days per week starting February 2026.
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Why the UK was named top global tech growth hub
But funding hurdles and regulatory costs could stall the momentum.
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Do junior devs still have a path to senior roles in an AI age?
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Young devs see steepest job losses in AI-exposed roles, Stanford study finds
More bad news for junior developers.
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New US law brings in significant tax changes, which could change the face of hiring.
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How to hire force multipliers (not 10x engineers)
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Decoding candidate experiences: A new era in tech hiring
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Retaining Your People After the Tech Boom
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Is Staff Engineering valuable at a small company?
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