Articles by Nate Swanner
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What the Apple Notarization Program for macOS Apps Means for You
Apple is now asking developers to submit their Mac-ready apps for notarization. This allows developers who distribute apps outside the Mac App Store to let users know Apple has signed off on the… -
Python Developer Job Market Having a 'Hockey Stick' Moment
Perennially popular programming language Python may be a fan favorite, but can you make a living as a Python developer? More to the point, how is the job market holding up for one of the world's… -
Fitbit Leads Smartwatch Growth Trend While Apple Dominates
Wearables still represent an enormous opportunity for developers, especially the smartwatch, but deciding on a platform or specific hardware for your work can be tricky. Now we have a better idea… -
The Open Office Concept Just 'Jumped the Shark'
Studies prove the open office is a terrible concept for employees. We naturally seek out private space, meaning all those artist’s renditions of happy collaboration in a glorified warehouse are l… -
Social Media Use Is Changing; What Devs Need to Know
According to data from Pew Research, social media habits are changing. Its data shows 82 percent of people age 18-49 report using social media, dipping to 79 percent for college graduates. When h… -
You Need a Privacy Policy: Here's Why (and How to Write One)
A privacy policy is one of the more annoying things most of us ignore day-to-day. We breeze past them to log into websites and when we’re about to download something important. But moving forward… -
Whiteboard Interviews Absolutely Terrify You: Survey
Earlier this month, we asked what worried you most about the tech interview process. The results are in, and wow, do you ever hate whiteboard interviews! A full 42 percent of respondents say the… -
GitHub Actions May Change the Way You Code (Seriously)
GitHub is launching a service named "Actions" that promises to add unending layers of complexity to your code – in the best way possible. The company is also bringing openness to the enterprise v… -
Siri Shortcuts is Helping Apple Tackle a Brand New Frontier
When Siri Shortcuts launched at WWDC 2018, it was immediately recognized as a huge leap forward for Siri, as well as useful for users. It also tackles one market Apple has yet to conquer: The low… -
How to Negotiate Salary (and Benefits) with a Tech Recruiter
When looking for a new job in tech, your first point of contact will almost always be a recruiter. At some point, probably during the first call, they’ll want to talk salary. You might be nervous…