HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers

GitHub has had a rough few months, with outages, service degradations, Copilot interruptions, and even a merge queue bug that affected real pull requests. In this episode, Matt and Mike look at what’s been happening with GitHub, why developers rely on it so heavily, and whether the rise of AI-assisted coding is putting even more pressure on one of the most important platforms in modern software development. Is this just normal growing pain for critical infrastructure, or a warning sign that developers should rethink how much trust they place in a single platform?

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/what-is-going-on-with-github

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AI isn’t just changing how developers write code - it’s changing what developers watch, what creators make, and what platforms reward. Traditional web development tutorials used to dominate developer education online, but now AI-focused content often gets more attention because it feels faster, more exciting, and more connected to job security. In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss the growing shift toward AI coding content, whether developers are skipping important fundamentals, and what this means for the future of web development education. They also explore the pressure creators face to pivot toward AI content and whether traditional coding tutorials are becoming less relevant in the algorithm-driven creator economy.

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/are-web-dev-tutorials-dying

The entry-level developer job market is sending mixed signals in 2026. On one hand, reports suggest that employment among younger developers has dropped significantly - fueling concerns that AI and automation are squeezing out junior talent. On the other hand, major companies are actively increasing their hiring of entry-level engineers, citing long-term industry health and the growing importance of AI fluency.

In this episode Matt and Mike break down what’s really happening with junior developer jobs right now. From the so-called “entry-level squeeze” to companies doubling down on early-career hiring, they explore whether this is a true crisis - or just another shift in how developers enter the industry.

They also dive into what junior developers should actually be focusing on in today’s market, including the balance between strong coding fundamentals and AI proficiency, and how new developers can position themselves to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/the-junior-developer-job-market-in-2026-crisis-recovery-or-both

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In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike break down the rumors surrounding OpenAI’s upcoming “AI agent phone” - a device that could fundamentally change how we interact with technology. But while the idea sounds futuristic, history tells a different story. From operating system challenges to app ecosystem risks, we’ve seen major players like BlackBerry and Windows Phone struggle to compete - and fail. So what makes this AI phone any different? Is this the next evolution of smartphones… or are we watching history repeat itself?

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/why-ai-phones-might-fail-like-blackberry

AI tools have made developers faster than ever - but at what cost? In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into the unexpected side effects of using AI heavily in development workflows. From losing a sense of accomplishment to struggling with focus, trust, and long-term skill retention, they explore how AI might be quietly reshaping not just how we work - but how we feel about our work. Is increased productivity masking deeper problems? And are developers becoming too reliant on AI without realizing it? This is an honest conversation about the trade-offs of modern development - and what we might be losing in the process.

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/whats-happening-to-me-the-negative-side-effects-of-ai

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