Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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TIOBE's Programming Language Rankings Show Little Change in June
In the June update of the TIOBE Index, which attempts to rank the world’s programming languages by popularity, not much has shifted: Java, C, C++, Python, and C# remain the most “popular,” while… -
Google's A.I. Ethics Statement is a First Step, But Tech Needs More
Google recently published a corporate blog posting breaking down its ethical principles for artificial intelligence (A.I.). “How A.I. is developed and used will have a significant impact on socie… -
Breaking into Information Security Takes Knowledge... and Curiosity
Recently, Dice invited tech pros from across the country to “hack” a billboard in exchange for prizes. A few of the contest’s winners agreed to chat (via email) about their careers within the tec… -
Older Tech Pros Want Different Jobs Than Younger Ones
Do older tech pros pursue different jobs than their younger colleagues? According to a new data analysis by Indeed, the answer is “yes.” Tech workers over the age of 40 tend to pursue jobs that r… -
Is a Big Shift from Fitness Trackers to Smartwatches Underway?
For years, wrist-based fitness trackers seemed to hold their own against smartwatches, at least in terms of market share. But according to new data from research firm IDC, it seems that smartwatc… -
Is Google Duplex an Unethical Invention?
Do consumers trust artificial intelligence (A.I.)? That’s a key question confronting tech professionals who code A.I. and machine-learning applications. Without that trust, users will refuse to i… -
These Cities Offer the Best Chance at a Pay Raise
Which cities offer the best opportunities for scoring a raise? That might seem like an odd question (not to mention an unanswerable one), but PayScale recently crunched survey data from 160,000 r… -
iOS Developer Résumé: Skills and Experience to Include
So you’re trying to write an iOS developer résumé, and you have no idea where to start. We have two words for you: Swift, Objective-C. If you’ve learned anything about iOS, you know that Swift an… -
Which Tech Job Segments Offer Massive Salaries and Signing Bonuses?
If you’re an expert in blockchain, some companies will cheerfully shell out a million-dollar signing bonus (and huge salaries) to bring you onboard, according to a new article in The Wall Street… -
A Real App Developer Union Has to Do Better Than This
For many years, independent software developers have debated the pros and cons of unionizing. Now, a small group of iOS builders seems to have taken matters into their own hands, launching The De…