Articles by Nate Swanner
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Bitcoin 'Machinesplained' by A.I. Makes Total Sense
If someone asked you to explain Bitcoin, you might say something silly like: “It’s magic money that comes from the interwebz!” You wouldn’t be wrong, but also – that’s not right. Maybe. We don’t… -
The Résumé May Be Giving Way to Skills Assessments for Tech Hiring
You may not have the flashiest résumé around, but that may not be important when looking for your next job. In a new report, HackerRank queried both hiring managers and recruiters about, well, te… -
WWDC 2018: Expectations (and Hints of Marzipan)
As the last of the major developer events this Spring, WWDC leaves Apple with the unenviable task of upstaging Google and Microsoft. Apple has a lot of ground to cover before it reaches parity wi… -
Java Developer Résumé: How to Make Yours Awesome
Résumés are how you make your first impression when applying for a job. No matter the role, it’s a document that recruiters and companies use to frame their interaction with you. You want it to b… -
Survey: Do You Even Care About Cryptocurrency?
Bitcoin, the highly controversial cryptocurrency, has created a wave throughout tech. It not only sparked the ‘alternative money’ movement (which brought us things like Dogecoin), it also introdu… -
Could Pre-Interview Testing Make Job Hunting Smoother for Everyone?
Job interviews are some of the most nerve-wracking experiences you’ll have in life. The traditional model of interviewing hinged largely on whether or not the interviewers liked you, and unconsci… -
Tech Events: Will A.I. Ethics Frame Which Ones You Attend?
As Apple, Google, and Microsoft make their cases for why developers should bother with their various platforms or services, there are a few common narrative threads. Artificial intelligence (A.I.… -
Twitter Is Taking One Final, Stupid Swipe at Developers
Twitter, helmed by a CEO who recently intimated developers don’t matter to the platform, is making further API changes to all but cull third-party Twitter clients from the app ecosystem. Original… -
A.I & Blockchain More Than Hype for Tech Firms
There’s been a lot of chatter lately around artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology. Are those terms a lot of empty hype, or do companies really want tech pros well-versed in tho… -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2 Is Amazing, and You'll Probably Never Get One
Microsoft just announced its Surface Hub 2, a second swipe at its concept of big screens for every conference room. This time, it’s also trying to bring that screen to your desk. But you’ll proba…