lots of expensive California C++ coding got outsourced to the Ukraine and other places, faster than you can say 'dollar conversion' a long time ago. What is thi

lots of expensive California C++ coding got outsourced to the Ukraine and other places, faster than you can say 'dollar conversion' a long time ago. What is this trend, similar to "shortage of truck drivers" and "this airline stewardess job pays up to $300k per year" ?!