Junior Developers Aren't Obsolete
4 days ago
- #junior-developer
- #GitHub-Copilot
- #AI-in-tech
- Gwen Davis is a senior content strategist at GitHub, focusing on developer experience, AI-powered workflows, and career growth in tech.
- AI is transforming the role of junior developers, but new learners are well-positioned to thrive by leveraging AI tools.
- Junior developers should focus on working with AI, developing critical thinking, and staying curious rather than fearing replacement.
- Five ways to stand out as a junior developer in the AI era include using GitHub Copilot as a coding coach, disabling inline completions to strengthen problem-solving skills, showcasing AI skills in side projects, mastering core workflows, and learning from code reviews.
- GitHub Copilot can assist in debugging by explaining errors, generating fixes, and creating test cases.
- Building a public portfolio on GitHub and collaborating in the open can help junior developers get hired.