Articles by Nate Swanner
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Why Apple is Patenting Swift Features, Even Though It’s Open Source
Swift, the language Apple developed and then made open-source in 2015, is growing up fast. But a few have noticed Apple is patenting features for the language, and it’s causing a stir. Many think… -
2019: A Great Year For Tech Pros Over 50 Years Old?
Over 50 and working in tech? 2019 might be a pivotal year for you. First, some not-so-great news: The average tech salary has continued its plateau, having remained effectively unchanged since 20… -
Should Facebook, Amazon, and Google Be Broken Up?
2018 was a rough year for some of the biggest tech companies. Facebook, Google, and Amazon all had their share of negative headlines, causing many to call for them to be broken up by the governme… -
App Developer Roles Driving Huge Tech Jobs Spike in Early 2019
According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of tech jobs available to pros spiked last month. Examining the government’s jobs data, Comp… -
Blockchain is 'Overhyped' and Tech Pros Aren't Sure It's Viable: Report
By 2020, blockchain may be something well in our collective rearview mirror, if tech pro responses in a recent HackerRank study are any indication. In its 2019 Skills Report, HackerRank queried o… -
Augmented Reality Really Needs This UI Lighting Feature
We’ve already seen a ton of wonderful things come of developers’ work with augmented reality (AR), but a seemingly non-AR project might prove the missing link that makes AR truly useful on a day-… -
Trump Administration's H-1B Visa Changes Proven Effective in New Study
When we talk about the H-1B visa program under Trump, the conversation is almost always around governmental policy changes or proposals. Now we have a better idea of how all the maneuvering is ac… -
Top Perks & Benefits Tech Pros Want in 2019, Ranked
According to the most recent Dice Salary Survey, a good health insurance plan will attract and retain tech pros more than any other benefit an employer can offer. Over 10,000 employed technology… -
Junior, Senior Developers Blame Each Other for the Same Things: Study
Junior developers and their senior counterparts love to point the finger at one another. A new study offers an idea of their major complaints – and it’s sort of hilarious. For junior developers,… -
Apple Eyeing Game Subscription Service for iOS: Report
Apple is reportedly eyeing a subscription service for one of the App Store’s most lucrative and sustainable categories: games. First reported by Cheddar (which cites five unique sources), this su…