Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Apple Arcade: Worthy of Game Developers' Fear?
When Apple introduced the App Store, it opened up a whole new world for makers of mobile games. Here was a protected, curated channel that would feed millions of players directly to the games tha… -
Many Developers Don't Want to Become Managers: Stack Overflow
Many developers don’t want to become managers, according to the latest Stack Overflow Developer Survey. Based on 61,232 responses, some 33.3 percent of developers said they didn’t want to become… -
Google's AI Platform Raises Question of A.I. Vendor Lock-In
Google has announced AI Platform, billed as an end-to-end service that will allow companies to carry out artificial intelligence (A.I.) projects from data preparation through distribution and man… -
Indie Game Developers: Study These Nintendo Switch Bestsellers
If you’re an indie game developer, you’re well aware of the challenges you face. With great ideas, good promotion, and a generous helping of luck, you could launch the next “Minecraft”—and take h… -
Data Engineer Continues to Top Hottest Tech Jobs
When it comes to in-demand tech jobs, data still rules, and "data engineer" is the sought-after position. According to a breakdown of data from Burning Glass’s Nova platform, which analyzes milli… -
Microsoft Sexual Harassment Blow-Up Casts Light on Core Tech Issue
It all started with an email chain: Dozens of women at Microsoft sharing their experiences with sexual harassment and discrimination. Now it’s grown into a major corporate issue—even as the tech… -
How A.I. Could Delete HR and Recruiting Jobs for Good
When IBM began to weave artificial intelligence (A.I.) and other technology platforms more deeply into its workplace processes, there was one big casualty: Human resource (HR) staffers. According… -
Lying on Your CV or Résumé? Here's How They'll Nail You.
It’s a sad fact that some folks lie on their CVs and résumés. Sometimes, they lie by adding jobs or skills they never had, or fictionalizing achievements. There are also “lies of omission,” in wh… -
H-1B Employer Data Hub Shows Which Firms Seek Visas
Curious about how many employers are submitting H-1B visa petitions? U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now has a website that could answer some of those questions. This website, t… -
Google Recommendations for Effective Remote Work
Google loves analyzing employee behavior. You can argue that’s paid off handsomely—the company regularly ranks high as a best place to work, and its management practices (such as OKRs) are emulat…