Adam, can you please share, how in the world, this junior dev got hired with you?

I'm self-taught dev with multiple years of experience. I choose the hard route, even after AI. For me, programming is theory building, so I always choose understanding above all else.

Rock solid understanding of TypeScript, frontend and backed.

I have sent 100s of CVs. For Juniors, Mids and Seniors. Not even a single interview.

I will be glad for your thoughts on the matter.