Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Software Developer Salary: How High Can You Go?
What’s the typical software developer salary? And what kind of education, skills and experience do you need to unlock the upper tiers of that salary? That’s a complicated set of questions, but, f… -
Developers Debate Deleting 'Master' and 'Slave' Code Terminology
For years, some developers have regarded certain programming terminology—most notably ‘master/slave’—as racially problematic. For example, there was a push a few years ago to remove those terms f… -
White House May Suspend H-1B, Other Visas Temporarily
The Trump administration may suspend the H-1B visa through at least October 1, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. The Journal, which drew its information from unnamed administr… -
19 Frameworks, Libraries, and Tools That Developers Love (and Hate)
Developers generally exhibit a strong affinity (usually paired with an equally strong hatred) for certain frameworks, libraries, and tools. But which ones do they love, dread, and want the most?… -
Diversity Among Developers: Still a Work in Progress
Does the professional developer community boast much diversity? The short answer: There’s much work to be done if companies want a developer workforce that’s more balanced when it comes to race a… -
WWDC 2020: Schedule, and What to Expect from Apple
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, tech companies have wrestled with how to deal with their annual conferences, which are crucial venues for announcing new products and reinforcing developer loya… -
Push for Diversity Continues at Major Tech Companies
As protests over race and police brutality sweep the nation, companies everywhere are trying to figure out the right response. Some are leaning hard into public messaging that supports the protes… -
Weekend Roundup: IBM, Amazon and Facial Recognition; Tesla Semi
What a week, huh? Before we unplug for the weekend (and we highly recommend you unplug; a little time away from the screen will do you good), it’s worth revisiting some of the most prominent tech… -
Top Tech Skills Amazon is Hiring For
As a company, Amazon is experiencing quite a moment. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven people to order products online in unprecedented numbers; in addition, there’s increased demand for the cloud… -
Google’s COVID-19 Response Includes Shutting Down In-Office Perks
Google is well-known throughout the tech industry for its sterling office perks. Employees at its headquarters are used to everything from gourmet cafeterias to onsite gym classes. But the COVID-…