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New Junior Developers Can’t Actually Code. (nmn.gl)
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[–] [email protected] 27 points 3 days ago

Of course they don't. Hiring junior devs for their hard skills is a dumb proposition. Hire for their soft skills, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to work hard and learn. There is no substitute for good training and experience.