Articles by Nate Swanner
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Economics of Failure: Lessons Gleaned From Shutting Down
Tech loves a good Cinderella story, but more often than not, the clock strikes midnight before a startup has their chance to go public. Failure is the worst, and two recent examples show the econ… -
Stack Overflow Has a New Code of Conduct: You Must 'Be Nice'
Stack Overflow is seen by many as the most toxic place on the internet for tech professionals. It’s trying to change that with a fresh code of conduct. If you write code for a living, you’ve almo… -
Silicon Valley Tech Pros Know They'll Probably Never Own a Home
Tech pros at major Silicon Valley companies say home ownership is a pipe dream, according to a new survey from Blind. When asked a very binary yes/no question about whether they felt a home of th… -
Best (and Worst) States to Launch a Technology Startup
If you’re looking for a place to launch a startup, Silicon Valley is still a good choice. It’s just not your best option. That distinction goes to Massachusetts, which tops Zippia’s list for best… -
Apple Kills App Store Affiliate Program (and Developers Should Worry)
Without cause or provocation, Apple is shuttering its App Store Affiliate Program. The company says October 1 is the drop-dead date. The App Store Affiliate Program is a way for outside influence… -
5 Ways to Manage Your Code Snippets Easily & Effectively
If you write code for a living, you undoubtedly have some snippets holstered. Those random bits of code end up making entire websites, services and apps run, but how can you keep track of them al… -
Why Holacracy Is Such a Poor Management Structure
It’s official: Holacracy and similar "flat organizations" are futile. If you’re unfamiliar with the term (or concept), Holacracy is an organizational structure wherein hierarchy is out. You don’t… -
Fastest-Growing, Highest-Paying Tech Skills of 2018
Specialized tech skills are more important to earning your full potential than ever before, according to new data. In February, we highlighted how tech skills were quickly becoming the new way fo… -
Tech Pros Really Unhappy With Their Salary: Study
Tech pros are paid well, but there’s increasing evidence their salaries may not meet expectations. A recently published Blind survey shows 61 percent of respondents at tech companies think they’r… -
Workplace Retaliation a Big Problem at Large Tech Firms
Picture this: You tell a department manager that your project manager is a bit unhinged, and the team is reluctant to work with someone so volatile. They promise to address the issue. Two months…