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Dec 2024
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In this episode: Why developers need to upskill faster than ever, the relationship between stock prices and layoffs, how the job market for developers has changed, and the evolution of engineering roles post-GenAI. Listen to the full versions: The half-life of developer skills is shrinking rapidly - Stack Overflow AI isn't putting tech workers out of jobs, ... Show More
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