Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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No-Code Development Tools: Threat to Full-Time Developers?
If you’ve ever wanted to create an A.I. “virtual agent” of your own, now’s your chance: Microsoft has rolled out Microsoft Power Virtual Agents, which it claims is a “no-code/low-code” way to bui… -
15 Hardest-to-Fill Tech Jobs in the Nation’s Big Tech Hubs
In the country’s major tech hubs, employers with open jobs are scrambling to find the talent they need at the best price. And that’s often an absurdly difficult task, given the tech industry’s no… -
C Overtaking Java as the Most Popular Language?
It’s the start of a new month, which means it’s time for the TIOBE Index to update its ranking of the world’s most popular programming languages. And this time around, the organization has found… -
Cyber Security Certifications and Skills: What Employers Want
What certifications and skills are needed for a career in cyber security? That’s a pressing question, especially as employers continue to hunger for technologists who can secure their systems; la… -
Ageism in Technology Hiring: Can A.I. Stop It for Good?
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about how artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning might make it even harder for older technologists to land a new job. But what if these emerging techn… -
Tech Salaries in Big Cities: Better Than You Assumed?
A new study from Indeed shows that salaries are higher in smaller towns after accounting for the cost of living—except when it comes to tech. In other words, if you work in an industry such as he… -
Google Fitbit Acquisition: Huge Developer Impact?
Google has acquired Fitbit for roughly $2.1 billion. That could change the wearables game in significant ways—and impact all developers and other technologists who are interested in smartwatches… -
IBM H-1B Petitions Hit Hard by Trump Administration Restrictions
The Trump administration’s attempts to restrict the H-1B program have resulted in a skyrocketing denial rate among companies petitioning for the visa. But which tech companies are impacted the mo… -
iOS Developer: Necessary Skills, Education, Training, Résumé
When Apple’s iOS App Store opened in 2008, people expected it to be huge. After all, the iPhone—released the year before—was well on its way to becoming a massive hit, and developers around the w… -
Weekend Roundup: Apple AirPods Pro, StarCraft A.I., and Twitter Takes a Stand
If you’re a fan of Apple earbuds, social-media controversy, and the possibility that A.I. will rise up and enslave humanity sooner rather than later, we have good news for you: this week in tech…