Articles by Nate Swanner
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Data Privacy 'Grand Bargain' Legislation Is Actually a Terrible Deal
Tech companies are trying to write data privacy legislation for lawmakers in the United States, and it’s not going over well. Titled "A Grand Bargain on Data Privacy for America," the screed lays… -
The Folding Smartphone Is Coming, but Developers Are in the Dark
A few years ago, the folding smartphone was an interesting proof-of-concept. Now it’s just around the corner, and we’re not entirely sure if it’s a good idea. The Wall Street Journal reports Moto… -
Survey: What Career Goals Do You Have in 2019?
A new year represents yet another symbolic chance to improve your lot in life. With 2019 in full swing, we want to know what you’re looking for, at least professionally. Perhaps you want a raise… -
Android OEMs Shamed by Devs Fed up with App-Breaking Features
Android developers already have their hands full, and it seems handset manufacturers that offer bespoke versions of the operating system are making it much harder for them to build effective apps… -
Hack Laptop Brings Linux to Desktop for Everyone Learning to Code
If you have a pre-teen interested in coding, $300 in loose cash and $10/month to spend on a subscription service, the new ‘Hack’ computer might be what you’re looking for. Most learn-to-code devi… -
Facebook Still Using 'Stack Ranking' to Evaluate Miserable Employees: Report
Don’t look now, but Facebook may not be the best place to work. In a report via CNBC, former Facebook employees detail a “cult-like” environment at the company, with workers asked to feign happin… -
Python Wins 2018, But Kotlin Could Dominate 2019: TIOBE
Java and C still reign supreme, but Python has snaked its way into the top three on the TIOBE programming-language popularity list. The upward mobility of Python makes it TIOBE’s language of the… -
GitHub Adds Unlimited Private Repos to Free Tier, Combines Enterprise Offerings
Developers and engineers who like to use GitHub for free are getting a big boost: The code-hosting platform has added unlimited private repos to its free tier, which also allows you up to three c… -
5 Non-Technical Job Interview Questions You'll Want to Prepare For
When we talk about a job interview for tech roles, the most common topic is technical questions. That's logical; it’s what most developers and engineers worry about. But there’s an entirely diffe… -
Microsoft Changed Its Job Interviews, and Other Companies Should Follow
Microsoft has changed how it interviews developers and engineers, and you should really hope it’s the start of a broader trend. With what it calls an ‘alternative interview framework,’ Microsoft…