Articles by Nate Swanner
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'Developer Song' is Everything Wrong With Tech Conferences
2012 was a peak year for tech and software developers. It was a full presidential term beyond the worst economic collapse in recent history, and tech was still surging hard, leaning into mobile.… -
Studies Show Working Remotely Can Improve Your Work-Life Balance
The ability to work remotely is far more important to people than you might think. Two recent studies underscore how working from home (or a coffee shop, or the space of your choice) may impact h… -
5 Things Developers Say That Ruin Tech Interviews
Tech interviews are sometimes a trial by fire. Most tech pros just want to escape with their dignity intact. You can certainly accomplish that aim (and win the job), but saying the wrong thing co… -
New H-1B Rule: Bad News for Large Tech Companies?
If the Trump administration gets its way, H-1B visas will soon depend on the relationship a potential employee has with the company. The Department of Homeland Security has not implemented its ne… -
Survey Results: Most Tech Pros Don't Feel Valued at Work
Do you feel valued at your job? Most tech pros do, but a resounding number are on the fence or downright unhappy at work. Last week, we queried our tech pro readership to discover if they felt va… -
Top 5 Online Continuing Education Platforms for Tech Pros
Continuing education for developers is important. Just when you think you’ve got a language or skill mastered, it changes on you. But instead of going back to school or joining a bootcamp, try le… -
Koder Turns Freelance Developers into Bounty-Hunting Hired Guns
A new platform named ‘Koder’ is hoping to turn more freelance developers into "hired guns." “The hourly billing model in software development is broken,” says Koder Founder and CEO Elmer Morales.… -
Worried About Company Culture? Ask These 5 Questions in an Interview
Of all the questions rattling around in your head during a job interview, a prime one should undoubtedly be: "Am I a good culture fit for this company?" Rather than make assumptions (or hope for… -
iPhone XS, XR, and XS Max: What Developers Need to Know
Now that Apple has revealed its latest iPhones – the iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS Max – what does it all mean for developers? For starters, screen sizes are now more unique, and each new i… -
Dice Survey: Do You Feel Valued at Your Company?
Do you think your company truly values you and the work you do? Do you feel valued? It’s a simple question, but answering it isn’t always so straightforward. Many tech pros equate their "value" (…