What 'Senior' Means When Typing Is Free
The concept of senior developer emphasizes judgment beyond typing speed.
In an era where typing speed is no longer a valid proxy, the true value of senior developers is being questioned. The industry focused on observable traits like typing speed and framework knowledge, which could not directly measure the judgment skills that truly matter. However, these traits are now easily provided by AI.
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