The market for below-average software engineers has completely dried up.

· Bits and Bobs 8/3/26
  • The market for below-average software engineers has completely dried up.
    • Now LLMs are significantly better than the average engineer.
    • Unfortunately, nearly everyone starts off below average and gets better with more experience.
      • How far below average, and how much better they get at what rate, vary widely.
    • The lowest rung of the ladder is now deep underwater.