[WilliamEdward]

Somewhat hilariously, the problem isn't lack of talent in programmers, but lack of talent in companies. Someone on this thread claims everyone is being stolen by top tech companies, that means it's you who needs to make your business more attractive, not that there's a shortage of coders.

Experienced programmers know they don't have to settle for less.

[weliketocode]

The two issues aren't mutually exclusive.

The supply/demand balance for experienced engineers is such that many companies are (explicitly or not) choosing to go with less experienced engineers.