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Developers doubt newcomers whose projects appeared suddenly in 2026

Original: I really don't trust too much those developers that just popped into existence with great projects in 2026. Check their

A developer is voicing suspicion about programmers who surfaced out of nowhere in 2026 with polished projects despite no visible contribution history. The claim is that AI is doing the real work, and such accounts may vanish once costs rise. The post is sparking debate about verifying coding credentials and spotting AI-generated portfolios.

Why now: Rising AI-generated code is making developers wary of profiles with no track record.

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• I really don't trust too much those developers that just popped into existence with great projects in 2026. Check their contributions past year, nada. Yeah, that's the commitment. 28-old developers my ass, # AI is doing the job, and the moment your tokens double in price you'll… · darkghosthunter · 3

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