Articles by Nate Swanner
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Developers See Rise in Consultant Work, Full-Time Jobs Steady
As shown by the latest Dice Salary Survey, 2017 saw the continuation of a healthy tech economy; full-time jobs continue to pay well, while consulting pay is on the rise. Although many tech pros h… -
How to Know If Freelancing Is Right for You
Many developers have entertained the idea of freelancing or consulting. It sounds great, but jumping into something you know little about can be scary. Here are a few things to know about going f… -
Consumer Spending Frames the New App Economy: Study
According to new data from analytics firm Flurry, folks' smartphone use is changing the app economy significantly. Overall, usage of mobile devices has stagnated over the past year. Growth in “mo… -
Google, Coursera Launch New IT Support Certification
Google and Coursera are announcing a new program aimed at those ready to break into information technology (IT). The aptly named Google IT Support Professional Certificate spans 36 weeks. It feat… -
'Agenda' May Change Your App Monetization Strategy
App monetization affects everyone. Companies big and small try in earnest to entice users to pay, while those same users are sometimes reluctant to even pay a dollar for an app they use constantl… -
The Best (and Worst) Metro Areas for STEM Jobs
When considering jobs in a STEM field, location is just as important as other factors. A new study from WalletHub details where you should – and shouldn’t – look for work. The study accounts for… -
A 'Jekyll & Hyde' Boss is the Worst Kind: Study
Bad bosses are the worst, and come in all varieties. A new study suggests there’s one type so bad, you’ll feel like you're dealing with two awful managers at the same time! The University of Exet… -
Siri Might Just Be Smarter Than Alexa: Report
While digital artificial intelligence (A.I.) assistants are still (mostly) dumb, new research shows that Siri has improved quite a bit. Comparatively speaking, Apple's digital assistant is now “s… -
Fortune 500 Companies Want These Developer Skills
Finding a job in tech isn’t always as simple as it seems. One of the trickiest matches is the triumvirate of a.) developers, b.) the language they’re proficient in, and c.) a company that needs t… -
Facebook Portal to Challenge Echo Show: Report
[caption id="attachment_145746" align="aligncenter" width="2000"] Facebook Portal said to challenge the Amazon Echo – but why?[/caption] Facebook is set to enter the home hub market, according to…