Articles by Nate Swanner

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  Silicon Valley Still Reigns Supreme for Tech Pros: Study

  While steering clear of Silicon Valley might be a great idea for anyone who wants to save on housing costs and commuting time, it remains the best job market in tech, according to a new list. Zip…
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  Ageism Remains a Huge Hiring Issue in Tech

  Discrimination and bias are still major problems in tech, according to a new study from Dice. In addition, ageism is alive and well. That presents a challenge to hiring managers and recruiters wh…
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  Should We Worry the 'Junior Developer' Role Is Dead?

  Is the junior developer position dead? The actual title of 'junior developer' is one that many seasoned tech pros have held, but there’s increasing concern it’s a title new developers won’t hold.…
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  Google Flutter Is Now Ready for Developer App Building

  Google is announcing its Flutter SDK is now out of beta, and is ready for the developer world at-large. Though still saddled with the carefully worded “Release Preview 1” moniker, Google notes th…
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  Silicon Valley Has Upbeat View on H-1B Visas: Survey

  According to a new survey, tech's reliance on H-1B visa workers might boil down to the attitudes of those in Silicon Valley. The Mercury News queried Bay Area residents about the visa, and the re…
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  This Xcode for iPad App May Make You Appreciate the Mac

  For some reason, a segment of the iOS developer community would love to have Xcode (the IDE for macOS, iOS, and other Apple platforms) on the iPad. One enterprising soul created a proof of concep…
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  New Mac App Store Improves Distribution, Security, and Monetization

  Inside macOS Mojave, the upcoming update to Apple's desktop and laptop operating system, lives a fresh take on the Mac App Store, that nearly-forgotten portal for desktop apps. Apple wants develo…
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  Smaller, Cheaper HoloLens with Kinect Sensors Coming in 2019: Report

  Microsoft Build 2018 is in our rearview mirror, and left many wanting, at least in terms of augmented reality (AR). The show had tons of great additions to the Azure ecosystem, but no new HoloLen…
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  Ageism Still a 'Major' Problem in Tech: Dice Survey

  Discrimination and bias are still major problems in tech, according to a new study from Dice. In addition, ageism is alive and well. As the Dice Diversity and Inclusion Survey points out, Baby Bo…
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  Survey: What Details Do You Want to See in Tech Job Posts?

  A tech job posting is meant to entice. It should draw you in, get you excited, and leave you hoping you get a call. But many postings miss the mark wildly. This failure isn’t limited to tech, but…