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Jan 17, 2026 · R&D Management

Why Ordinary Developers Are Being Phased Out: 2024‑2026 Hiring Trends and Survival Strategies

A senior tech mentor explains how the 2024‑2026 job market is quietly eliminating average developers through hidden hiring freezes, devalued elite degrees, disappearing roles, AI‑driven salary polarization, and a new demand for high‑agency talent, offering concrete steps to stay relevant.