Articles by Nate Swanner

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  Java Developer Salary Affects Where They Should Live and Work

  Mid-career tech pros are often at a crossroads. Oftentimes, relocation and/or quality of life play a role in their job-related decision-making. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the bes…
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  GitHub Learning Lab Teaches You GitHub by Using GitHub (Yes, Really)

  GitHub is launching its own learning portal, which leans into two things all developers have come to love and loathe: pull requests and bots. Via a dedicated portal, GitHub has created a unique o…
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  FoundationDB Goes Open Source as Apple Continues Server-Side Push

  Apple has continued its open-sourcing of server-side tools. First came SwiftNIO; and now it’s FoundationDB. FoundationDB is a distributed, transactional key-value store that was originally billed…
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  Proof You Shouldn't Quit Your Job in Tech to Drive for Uber, Lyft

  Lyft and Uber like to position their ride-share services as job replacements or a good “side gig.” But recent data shows tech pros shouldn’t quit their day jobs to drive on demand. Last month, Ub…
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  Here's What You Would Do If Your Company Was Mishandling User Data

  Last week, we asked what you would do if your company was found to be misusing or mishandling user data. Now we’ve got the results, and it shows tech pros are a trustworthy bunch. The questionnai…
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  Google I/O 2018 Will Keep Web, A.I. Developers Happy

  For tech pros, Spring brings both sunshine and events. The Google I/O developer event is happening May 8-10, and we’re starting to get a good idea of what’s coming. Photos, Google’s catch-all pho…
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  How to Stay Productive When Working Remote

  Working from home sounds amazing, and it is. It can also be a fast track to the unemployment line. Here’s how to stay productive when working from home. You don’t have to look far for proof that…
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  A.I. & Blockchain Still Early Tech, but Companies Want Them

  A lot of chatter surrounds artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology. But for many tech pros, none of that matters unless the jobs are there. A new study suggests they will be, and…
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  Switch to 64-bit Leaves macOS Developers in Tough Spot

  Apple has begun sending notices to macOS users that 32-bit apps will soon stop working on Mac hardware. It’s a move that puts developers in a tough spot, as we can’t quite figure out what Apple’s…
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  Tech Pros Leaving Silicon Valley for Hubs Like Seattle, Portland: Study

  If you’re not excited about the prospect (or reality) of living in San Francisco or Silicon Valley, you’re not alone. New data shows the Bay Area is experiencing an exodus. According to LinkedIn,…