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Developer rejected for not using AI, sparking job market debate

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A seasoned developer, Andrew Norcross, shared his experience of being rejected for a job due to his non-use of AI tools. He discussed the current challenges in the web development job market, where AI is increasingly influencing hiring decisions and potentially prioritizing speed over quality. Norcross emphasized the importance of critical thinking and craftsmanship in coding, even as AI tools become more prevalent. AI

IMPACT AI's increasing role in hiring may disadvantage developers who prioritize traditional craftsmanship and critical thinking over AI-assisted speed.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the impact of AI on the job market for developers, based on a podcast interview.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    This is a tough time to find development work, and Eric’s guest on The WP Minute+ podcast knows it all too well. Andrew Norcross is a seasoned developer, having

    This is a tough time to find development work, and Eric’s guest on The WP Minute+ podcast knows it all too well. Andrew Norcross is a seasoned developer, having run his own agency and led NASA’s transition to WordPress. These days, he’s looking for work. He doesn’t use AI, and at…

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