Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Startup Layoffs – Which Industries Have the Most?
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has impacted every industry differently. Those that depend primarily on human interaction and movement—such as in-person customer service or transportation—saw… -
Startup Layoffs by Industry: Which Are Hit Hardest?
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every industry differently. Those that depend heavily on human interaction—such as in-person customer service or transportation—saw their revenues drop to almos… -
24 Programming Languages That Pay Top Salaries: Scala and More
Which programming languages pay the most? That’s a key question for many developers. Stack Overflow’s latest developer survey suggests that, in the United States, developers who predominantly use… -
Startup Layoffs Hit Silicon Valley, New York City Particularly Hard
Even in the best of times, the survival of a technology startup isn’t a sure thing. It can take several quarters (if not years) for a startup to become profitable—and another successful funding r… -
COVID-19 Phishing: Tips and Resources for Preventing It
Technologists everywhere have been dealing with a tidal wave of frantic emails ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, especially if they’re in a support or infrastructure role. That accelerated… -
H-1B Premium Processing Resumes After COVID-19 Slowdown
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will resume premium processing for H-1B petitions at the beginning of June, according to the agency. Starting June 8, USCIS will accept premium p… -
Which Degrees Do Software Developers Earn?
Do most professional developers have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or something similar? A new Stack Overflow survey breaks down thousands of developers’ educational attainment, reveali… -
10 Most Loved Programming Languages: Rust, TypeScript, and More
Which programming languages do developers love the most? That’s a question Stack Overflow asks every year in its wide-ranging developer survey. For 2020’s edition, Rust topped the list yet again.… -
Facebook: Tech Jobs and Skills It's Hiring For
If you ever wanted to work for Facebook, you’ve probably wondered which tech skills it seeks. And there’s good news on that front: According to its latest job postings, the social-networking gian… -
Weekend Roundup: Lickable Screens, Apple Smartens Up Siri
It’s the weekend! Before we bring this week to a close, let’s revisit some interesting tech news from the week, including Apple’s latest attempt to make Siri smarter, plus a downright weird devic…