What Got You Here Won’t Keep You Here: A Letter to Mid and Late-Career Developers

Mid and late-career developers: AI isn’t here to replace you. But developers who use AI will replace those who don’t. Here’s how to adapt.

I ran CantonCoders.org, a non-profit that helped over 80 people transition into tech jobs. We never charged a thing. Back then, the path was clear: get a certification or degree, practice interviewing, build a portfolio. It worked. You got a job.