Articles by Nate Swanner
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macOS Catalina Switches Default Shell From Bash to Zsh. But Why?
When macOS 10.15 Catalina lands this Fall, it will have a new default shell in Zsh. Currently, macOS users have Bash as the default, so why did Apple switch to Zsh... and will it matter? Both Zsh… -
Computer Science Graduates Earn More Than Expected at First Job: Study
A new study shows computer science graduates have low expectations for what they should earn fresh out of school; meanwhile, most other degree holders feel they should be earning a lot more than… -
Will Splitting Up Big Tech Actually Help? ‘It’s Unlikely.’
A hot-button topic leading into the 2020 election is whether big tech companies such as Google and Facebook should be split up. Candidates like Elizabeth Warren have aggressive plans to divide th… -
Curious Why SwiftUI Uses the ‘$’ Prefix? Here’s What’s Going On.
When SwiftUI launched at WWDC 2019, the Apple developer community was taken by surprise. Throughout the week, WWDC sessions continued to delight developers in attendance, but many on-site (and be… -
Just Graduated? Time to Write a Great First Resume
Whether you’re about to finish a coding bootcamp or graduate from university, a great first resume can help you land job interviews. But how do you write one when you’re light on experience? Bein… -
WWDC 2019 Epilogue: We’re on an Island, and Turning the Page
After a packed WWDC 2019, we’re still uncovering gems from the event. Apple introduced a ton of new tools and services, and even a new platform for iPad (iPadOS). But where do we go from here? Sw… -
At WWDC 2019, Apple Quietly Killed a Service Developers Passionately Hate
Apple’s annual developers conference, WWDC, always brings a ton of new tools to developers. This year's edition is no different, but Apple also subtly murdered its own worst enemy. For years, App… -
Weekend Roundup: Dub-Dub, Drones, Mopeds, and Sketchy Stadia
It’s finally the weekend. After a long week of WWDC news, there’s some stuff you may have missed. Let’s play catch up, shall we? Apple undoubtedly dominated the tech-news scene this week. I’ve be… -
WWDC 2019: What ‘Sign-In with Apple’ Means for Tech Professionals
At this year's WWDC 2019, Apple has introduced a new, privacy-focused sign-in option for apps and websites. It’s exciting for users, but what does it mean for developers and engineers? It was a h… -
ARKit 3 Ushers in RealityKit, Priming Us for Augmented Reality Glasses
At WWDC 2019, Apple introduced us to RealityKit, augmented reality (AR) tooling that is undoubtedly the foundation for the holy grail of augmented reality: an eyeglasses-like heads-up display. Pr…