AnalysisBusinessAugust 20, 2026

Developer argues AI increased junior engineers' value

Essay rebuts the claim that "AI ate the junior's marginal value," arguing AI actually increased it. Author recounts how an intern led a years-requested feature end-to-end this summer, using AI and team support.

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