Young developers are the clearest casualties so far
Abstract: Employment for coders aged 22–25 has fallen roughly 20% against its late-2022 peak.

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Problem
Employment for developers aged 22–25 is down roughly 20% from its late-2022 peak, with no clear reabsorption path identified yet for that specific cohort.
Sources
- JournalismThe World Data, March 20262026-03-15
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