Articles by Nate Swanner
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For Tech Pros, Job Value Doesn't Always Hinge on Pay
Do tech pros feel valued at their jobs? 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… -
Apple Sets Trend, Demands All Apps Have Privacy Policy
Does your iOS app have a privacy policy? A landing page? If not, you’re going to need one very soon. Starting October 3, all apps distributed through the App Store and via Apple’s TestFlight beta… -
Survey: What Perks Do You Want in a Job Offer?
Picture this: Your recent round of job interviews went well, and your recruiter tells you an offer should arrive in a few days. You have a good idea what the pay will be – but what else are you l… -
Kotlin Job Postings on Meteoric Rise Thanks to Android
Java’s heir apparent for mobile, Kotlin, receives a ton of interest from companies and developers alike, and we’re happy to report it’s translating into jobs. Data in the chart below comes from t… -
'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…