JUNIOR DEVELOPERS IN THE AGE OF AI

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The most compelling reason to hire juniors is AI itself. The biggest barrier to AI transformation has been workforce buy-in. Gen Z leads in AI adoption, and they act as an accelerant, helping colleagues learn AI tools and workflows. AI has lowered the cost of onboarding. If the infrastructure already exists, hiring juniors may be one of the highest-leverage AI bets available today.