How to learn to code in 2026 before the hiring surge starts

The software engineer (SWE) job market is picking up in 2026. SignalFire reported that firms like Meta, Netflix, Uber, and Google are hiring engineers FASTER than people are leaving: Rising demand for roles specialized in AI, backend development, and full-stack infrastructure. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics still expects software developer jobs to grow by about 15% , which is way faster than most other careers: Moreover, 72% of organizations outsource software development to achieve better ac