Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Developers: Use Algorithms Carefully, Or Risk User Wrath
Over the past few years, interest in using algorithms to build all kinds of neat website and app features has spiked. Facebook, for example, uses algorithms to serve up posts and ads to targeted… -
H-1B Visa Approvals Declining, Despite Critics' Claims
Critics of the H-1B program have complained that the Trump administration’s attempts at reform have been minor and ineffective. But is that actually true? When we look at data from U.S. Citizensh… -
Old-School Skills Continue to Top Employer Wish Lists
Which skills are trending in tech? According to a new analysis of Burning Glass/NOVA data, the “old school” stalwarts are still going strong: DevOps, C++, Python, and software engineering top the… -
Highest-Paying Internships in Tech Include Facebook, Google
In a twist that will likely surprise nobody, the biggest tech firms pay interns the most of any company, according to new data from Glassdoor. In fact, these internships pay more (if you extrapol… -
5 Signs You’re Being Pushed From Your Job (and What to Do About It)
It’s an unfortunate fact of professional life: Sometimes, your company makes it clear that they want you pushed out the door. Oftentimes, their desire to boot you out has nothing to do with your… -
5 Ways to Update That Outdated Résumé ASAP
If you have a job you’re satisfied with, updating your résumé might seem like a waste of time. But job loss can arrive unexpectedly; new management might lay off your division, for example, or de… -
5 Tips for Whistleblowers in the Tech Industry
If you suspect that your company or team is engaging in some kind of malfeasance—such as mishandling user data, or engaging in financial manipulation—you might have to become a whistleblower. And… -
Boosted H-1B Fees Could Pay for American STEM Training
Fees for H-1B visas could jump in coming years, according to the Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2020 budget. “In FY 2020, the Department’s budget includes $160 million to continue our expansi… -
Google Daydream Seems on the Verge of Totally Dead
Google’s latest smartphone, the Pixel 3A, won’t support Daydream, the company’s virtual reality (VR) initiative. And that’s very scary news for any developers who invested in building for the Day… -
Do Developers Actually Want to Work from Home?
Do developers really want to work from home? The ability to work remotely has been long touted as a prime perk by recruiters and hiring managers. However, data from the Stack Overflow Developer S…