Capstone 2026 Updates: Adapting to a Changing Market

About this episode

In this episode, Chris discusses the updates for Capstone students in 2026 amidst a changing software engineering market.

Launch School has been investing in students and AI while adapting to the evolving software engineering landscape. In this episode, we sit down with Chris to discuss what Capstone students can expect in 2026. Tune in for a discussion on: Moving from three Capstone cohorts per year to two New open source initiatives and internship opportunities to help grads build experience Strategies and logistics for managing a longer job hunt How the core curriculum has been evolving alongside Capstone over the years Chris’s perspective on the future of software engineering In a rapidly changing market shaped by AI, we’re committed to transparency and to investing in students’ success and preparation for today’s industry. The future is full of opportunity. 🚀

People in this episode

Guest: Chris

Topics covered

• Capstone cohorts
• open source initiatives
• internship opportunities
• job hunt strategies
• core curriculum evolution
• future of software engineering

Keywords

• AI
• software engineering landscape
• student success
• transparency

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