Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Weekend Roundup: Apple WWDC; Facebook Smart Watch?
It’s the weekend! Before you shut down your computer and head outside (It’s hot out there! Drink fluids!), let’s review some of the week’s big stories, including Apple’s WWDC and rumors of a Face… -
Here's How Developers Feel About Apple's App Store Commission
Last week, we asked whether you thought Apple charges developers too much to post their apps and services to the App Store. Based on your responses, the answer is… no. Take a look at the breakdow… -
Data Science Tops Developers' Most-Desired Domain Skills
Which domain skills do developers most want to pursue? That’s a key question, considering how domain skills—and the specialization that comes with them—can unlock all kinds of career opportunitie… -
Kotlin Certifications: Do They Exist? How Much Do They Cost?
Ever since Google declared it a “first class” programming language for Android development, Kotlin has surged in popularity. For example, it was one of the most-loved languages on Stack Overflow’… -
Python Slithers Closer to the Top of the TIOBE Index
Python is rapidly becoming the world’s most buzzed-about programming language, according to the TIOBE Index’s latest update. “The gap between the current number one, programming language C, and P… -
Are Developers Buying into All the Blockchain Hype?
Do developers believe that blockchain has a future? Or is the technology yet another case of overhype, the current obsession over cryptocurrencies aside? Stack Overflow recently posed that questi… -
Tech Unemployment Hits 2.4 Percent, Half the National Rate
Tech employment remains robust, according to the latest data from CompTIA. Postings for open tech positions topped 365,000 in May, the highest monthly total since September 2019. Thanks to those… -
Coding Bootcamps: Costs, Average Length, and Most Popular Course
What does the average bootcamp cost? And what are the most popular bootcamp courses? According to Course Report, which regularly monitors the bootcamp ecosystem, the average coding bootcamp costs… -
Do You Need a College Degree for an Entry-Level Job in Technology?
Does a college degree matter when it comes to landing an entry-level job in tech? Can that degree impact how much you earn in your first role? Those questions are key for people entering the tech… -
WWDC 2021: What Developers Need to Know About Keynotes, Sessions
When Apple kicks off its annual WWDC (stylized and hashtagged as #WWDC21) conference this week, what can developers expect to see? This year, WWDC is virtual, which is great for developers who wo…