Articles by Nate Swanner
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Here’s Why GitHub is Blocking Developers from Iran and Syria
Recently, developers in Iran, Syria, and Crimea noticed their access to GitHub was cut off. The move was unannounced, but the Microsoft-owned firm now admits why it implemented a ban on those dev… -
Most Tech Professionals Face a ‘Toxic Office’: Survey Results
Last week, we asked you if your office environment was toxic. Most respondents to our survey say they “definitely” work in a toxic environment. The survey options were plain: yes or no. A whoppin… -
Weekend Roundup: Fines, Phones, Feds, Faces, the Future, and ‘a Fourth’
Great news: it’s your weekend. It was actually a busy week for tech, so get ready for some iPhone chatter, augmented reality, and more on how the government is poking at the tech industry like a… -
How One Company Kills Toxic Genius with Performance Reviews
After a trial run, Atlassian is implementing a new performance review system that it hopes will completely remove any toxic genius from its ranks. Bek Chee, Atlassian’s global head of talent, def… -
Python Strong, Kotlin and Swift Have Brightest Future: SlashData
Despite a rapidly growing global developer population, SlashData reports, languages such as Java, C, and C++ are growing slower than expected. Meanwhile, Kotlin has come on strong, and Swift is o… -
Working From Home Doesn’t Automatically Solve Burnout
Burnout is real; so real it’s an official medical condition. Many think that removing employees from the actual office can help solve it, but a new study suggests working remotely may not be the… -
H-1B Crackdown: Companies Must Prove Work Exists for Visa Holders
Companies seeking H-1B visas for foreign-born workers must now prove there will be work for them for the entire duration of their stay stateside. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (US… -
Tech Professionals Feel New Hires ‘Unprepared’ for Jobs
A new study from INAP shows nearly half of IT professionals feel those who are new to their roles are “unprepared,” while admitting they don’t refresh their own skillsets often enough. Around 49… -
Tech Professionals, You’re Working Too Much or Earning Too Little
Tech professionals often don’t consider their hourly income because they’re typically salaried, but a new study suggests you should put a hard cap on your hours worked each week, both for product… -
Applying for Jobs? Don’t Do These 3 Things
Applying for jobs can be daunting and time-consuming. The tech interview and hiring process often takes weeks (or months!), and there's no guarantee of success. But you can make life easier on yo…