Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Blockchain Still Isn't Attracting Companies, Developers
Remember when the blockchain was going to change the world? It seems like all of that excitement might have been… premature, to put it mildly. According to Stack Overflow’s latest Developer Surve… -
Programming Languages: Which Should You Learn First?
Let’s say you’re a CS student, or just someone interested in breaking into software development. What should you choose as your first programming language? According to a new study by Codementor,… -
C++ Regaining Its Popularity, According to TIOBE
C++ is an immensely popular programming language, regularly appearing near the top of various language rankings. The idea that it would rapidly fall into disuse is ridiculous—there are literally… -
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…