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The Reality of the 2026 Developer Job Market: How to Find Opportunities in 'Legacy'

What you walk away with

  • We help you ease the vague anxiety caused by the flood of AI technology trends and learn how to develop problem-solving skills within the legacy environments that everyone avoids.

  • Through the experiences of seniors who have already navigated their junior years, you can establish your own growth strategy that remains steadfast in any given environment.

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A free live session 📺 for those of you hesitating
in front of the wall called 'Legacy'


In an era where AI opens up countless possibilities,
it seems our career concerns as developers
are only growing deeper.


'Legacy code', 'old tech stacks'...
Are you passing by attractive job postings
just because of these words?


Perhaps we are missing out on the best opportunities for growth due to a vague fear of legacy
.


In this live session, we are going to talk about why the 'legacy environment' that everyone wants to avoid
is actually an opportunity in the AI era.


[Featured Speakers 🎤]

This live session will be conducted as a conversation between two senior developers.


Former Director of Engineering at Toss Payments, Jaemin.

I am a developer with 17 years of experience who runs the YouTube channel Gemini's Development Practice.

Key Experience

  • Former) Director of Engineering at Toss Payments

  • Former) Woowa Brothers Server Developer

  • Former) Lezhin Entertainment Server Developer

  • Possesses diverse experience across 7 other companies, including startups



Inlab CTO, Hyangro

I am the CTO of Inflab and co-host of the YouTube channel Gaebalbadak with Hodolman.

Key Experience

  • Current) CTO of Inflab

  • Former Lead Engineer at Woowa Brothers

  • Host of the development YouTube channel "Gaebalbadak"

  • Operator of the 11.72 million-view tech blog "Record over Memory"



[Live Date & Time 🗓️]

2026. 3. 5.(Thu) 19:00 ~ 21:00

Talk Session

Centered around three main themes, an in-depth conversation and sharp insights from two senior developers, Jaemin and Hyangro, will unfold.

Q&A Session

This is a time to directly hear the experiences and thoughts of two seniors regarding all the questions you've had as a developer, such as career, legacy, and how to utilize AI.


[Topics to discuss 💬]

We will discuss three main topics together.


The First Story

How is the developer job market these days?

How do you view the current developer job market? Has everything truly changed because of AI? Or are you perhaps hesitating to apply—even though the number of job postings remains similar to before—because of conditions like 'legacy,' 'tech stack,' or 'domain'? Maybe it's because career growth seems uncertain.

Perhaps we are missing out on unexpected opportunities for growth because of that very hesitation.


The Second Story

The Inevitable Legacy Environment, and the Opportunities Created Within It

In fact, most companies around us are built upon legacy environments. On your first day of work, you've likely experienced that sense of helplessness when faced with a massive, disorganized codebase.

Surprisingly, however, true growth and opportunities are hidden within the process of digging through that chaotic legacy and carving out a path. We will prove this to you through the vivid experiences of two senior developers.


The Third Story

Practical ways to collaborate with AI

Legacy environments have always been a land of opportunity(?) in the past, but now, thanks to AI, we can experience even more limitless possibilities. This is because we can rapidly analyze vast amounts of legacy code by collaborating with AI.

Even if your company doesn't support AI tools, it's okay. I will introduce all the most practical ways to fully utilize AI's capabilities even in such an environment.


Special Event for Live Attendees 🎉

We are offering a discount coupon for Jae-min Kim's lecture exclusively to those who attend the live session.
The discount rate is still a secret. 🤫


Secret Coupon!


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Who is this course right for?

  • Developers considering employment or career moves in 2026

  • A new developer feeling overwhelmed in front of a massive legacy system after joining the company.

  • Developers with 3 to 5 years of experience who feel a 'growth plateau' due to repetitive maintenance tasks.

  • A developer curious about realistic ways to collaborate with AI in a legacy environment

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    It's fun. It was very helpful.

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      I was feeling skeptical about a life bogged down by legacy systems, but this gave me a chance to rethink things. Thank you for the honest and incredibly fun lecture.

      • geminikims
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        Jiyoon! Thank you so much for your interest and for attending! I'm glad that you were able to see legacy from a different perspective! I had a blast as well thanks to your attendance!

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      There is a future in cleaning up the mess. Let's all become firefighters who clean up the mess together.

      • geminikims
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        Illa! Thank you for actively communicating during the live stream! Poop is the future! Fighting!

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      I felt that this content is what's currently most trendy among developers!

      • geminikims
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        Kyung-seok, I'm always grateful to you! The first course review! Thank you so much! :D I hope this was at least a little bit of help during these times when there's so much to worry about!

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      I have been able to find some direction in this era of developer chaos!

      • geminikims
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        disking12! Thank you for asking questions and participating in the live stream! It was a short time, but I'm so glad if it was helpful! Thank you!

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