Articles by Nate Swanner
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Should Tech Pros Ever Steal Code or Ideas?
Is it ever okay to steal code, or an idea? Tech pros often view the code they write as property. After all, code tends to be hidden within an app, unless the developer shares a coding issue via b… -
How to Know When Your Startup Is Being Acquired
You took that job at a fun startup, and things were going great... at first. But a year in, things have changed drastically. Suspicions arise that the company is being acquired. How can you tell… -
Salary Negotiations: How to Know What to Ask For
Picture this: You’ve applied for a new job online, and the recruiter emails to set up a time to chat. That discussion goes well... until they ask your desired salary for a new role. Your response… -
Niantic's Incoming AR Developer Platform Has It All
Niantic Labs, made popular by the blockbuster game "Pokemon Go," has unveiled a new developer platform for augmented reality (AR) developers. The aptly named ‘Niantic Developer’ portal sits quiet… -
Tech Pros Earn Almost Double the Average Salary: Study
Tech pros earn quite a bit, and a new study shows it’s sometimes nearly double a state's average salary. According to business.org, the earning disparity between tech pros and state average salar… -
Google Duplex Can Make Calls, But Won't Answer Ethical Questions
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is a central component of the impending shift to ambient computing, where voice assistants do many of the mundane tasks we just don’t enjoy. Google Duplex, which dr… -
Apple's Forced Move to Metal 2: Great for Game Developers?
Metal 2, Apple’s framework for accessing a device’s GPU via an API, is pretty special. It’s also the only path forward for developers who want to create games for macOS, as OpenGL and OpenCL are… -
Swift Playgrounds NES Emulator Stress-Tests Undefined Boundaries
Creating a side-scrolling iOS game isn’t uniquely difficult. However, many game studios and companies haven't ported their older, still-popular titles to mobile devices. Believe it or not, Swift… -
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… -
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…