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LLMs were supposed to delete software engineering. The headcount kept rising.

Copilot, ChatGPT, and the CEO code-percentage tour did not shrink the developer labor market on the tapes we have. Early damage shows up in junior hiring, productivity paradoxes, and vibes that outrun the data.

Sep 21, 2026 · 20 mins · Desk original