Articles by Nate Swanner
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How to Get Recruited for Tech Jobs the Right Way
If you’re looking for jobs in tech, chances are good that you’re going to be recruited at some point. But as anyone who's gone through it can tell you, the recruitment process is sometimes terrib… -
GitHub: Machine Learning, Skills Development Big in 2018
Open-source hosting platform GitHub is trying to predict the (short term) future of technology: It’s released a new study and guidance on what trends will dominate the upcoming year. GitHub isn’t… -
Google Releases Stable ARCore v1.0: Should Devs Care?
Just in time for Mobile World Congress, Google is releasing version 1.0 of ARCore, its augmented reality (AR) platform for Android devices. Unveiled in August 2017, ARCore is Google’s answer to A… -
New H-1B Policy Demands Visa Holders Have 'Specialty Occupation'
The Trump administration is starting to make good on a campaign promise to reform the H-1B program. A new policy now mandates any H-1B recipient must fill a specific, specialty role. For any H-1B… -
Gender Pay Gap Closing With Help From These Tech Hubs: Study
Equal pay for men and women is improving, but it’s not level. While studies show the gender pay gap narrows at various points, tech still has issues with it... unless you’re in Washington, D.C. o… -
'Alto's Odyssey': How a Winning Mobile Game Is Made
When an iOS or Android game is done right, it resonates. Gamers applaud, developers earn, and the press takes notice. By those metrics, the new "Alto’s Odyssey" may end up threading the mobile ga… -
Broken IT Departments Force Employees to 'Google It' or Quit: Study
Just about every midsize or large company has an IT department, but it’s often seen as broken or unhelpful. Sometimes, this lack of support (or perception thereof) forces employees to quit or see… -
These Are the Most Secure Jobs for Tech Pros
There’s always a lot of chatter about which types of jobs to avoid, the languages and skills with great earning potential, and which benefits you should be asking for. Some jobs aren't as flashy… -
Is It Time to Rethink the Hackathon?
A hackathon can be a thing of beauty: A bunch of developers anxiously trying to solve a problem, typically against a clock, competing with other devs or teams – it’s electric. But the whole thing… -
Google Makes Strong Push to Challenge Amazon in IoT
Via a new acquisition and a bit of re-organization, Google is positioning itself as an Internet of Things (IoT) platform to be reckoned with. Consumers might care, but should developers? Nest, Go…