Over the last couple of years, many developers have experienced layoffs, hiring freezes, longer interview cycles, and increased competition. It's easy to assume the IT industry is struggling, but the reality is more nuanced. What's happening right now? 🔹 Companies are hiring more cautiously than during the 2020–2022 boom. 🔹 The market has shifted from "hire at all costs" to "hire for impact." 🔹 AI tools are changing workflows, increasing expectations for developer productivity. 🔹 Demand remains strong for engineers who can solve business problems, not just write code.…