Articles by David Bolton
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4 Alternatives to Microsoft Publisher You Can Use Today
Back in February 2024, Microsoft announced that its Publisher DTP (Desktop Publishing Solution) will go out of support in October 2026 and no longer be included in Microsoft 365 plans. It's not as if the compan… -
State of Kotlin in 2024
Of the two programming languages named after islands, Kotlin at 13 years old is a relative newcomer compared to Java at almost 30 years old. Despite its relative youth, however, Kotlin has made rapid gains as a… -
Do You Have SMART Goals at Work?
You may have only recently heard of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely) goals, but the concept has been around for decades. It started out as a management-focused framework before gra… -
Swapping C++ for Rust: The Upskilling Opportunity You have Been Waiting for
It's quite a thing when the White House through the Office of the National Cyber Director produces a 19 page technical report saying it's time to start writing memory-safe software. In it we read, "Experts have… -
Advice for New Software Developers and Engineers
So you’re becoming a software developer. What do you need to know about the profession? How can you put yourself in a great position to succeed? Breaking into software development is exciting, but the thrill ma… -
The State of Java Development in 2023
Twenty-eight years after it first appeared on the programming scene, Java is still in the top three or four most popular programming languages (at least according to the TIOBE Index, Redmonk and GitHub Octovers… -
5 Ideas for Programmer Self-Promotion
If you’re a software developer on the hunt for a full-time job and/or contracting gigs, how do you build a reputation and get your name out there? The social-media ecosystem is a mess right now, and it can seem… -
Windows vs. Linux vs. Mac: What’s the Best Dev Platform for You?
If you’re just entering the tech industry and interested in software development as a career, you’re probably wondering how the respective operating systems—Windows, Linux, and macOS—match up against one anothe… -
Soft Skills Needed by Developers: Learn These Today
When recruiters and hiring managers evaluate you for a software development position, you absolutely need technical skills, particularly programming languages. But candidates shouldn’t overlook the importance o… -
Five A.I. Platforms for Software Developers
It’s been a good year for artificial intelligence (A.I.). Platforms such as ChatGPT and Midsommar have generated lots of buzz for their ability to write text, generate code, and create images from a simple prom…