Junior Devs Need to Forget React If They Want a Job

A veteran developer with 30 years of experience argues that junior developers should stop chasing React jobs and instead focus on AI-based development skills. The core thesis is that React was never special — it was simply the high-demand technology of its era, and AI tooling has now replaced it as the entry point for junior roles. Developers who understand fundamentals and can leverage AI get a 5–10x productivity multiplier, while those without solid foundations hit an 80% wall. The post also pushes back on job-doom narratives, arguing AI creates new project categories and use cases rather than eliminating jobs.