Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Blockchain Jobs Fluctuate with the Price of Bitcoin
Interest in blockchain jobs has roughly fluctuated with the price of Bitcoin, according to an analysis of financial and Dice job-posting data. In late 2017, the price of Bitcoin enjoyed a massive… -
Do You Need a Degree to Become a Developer?
Do you need a degree to become a developer? The short answer is “no.” Many developers without a college degree continue to thrive in the tech industry. However, obtaining a degree is certainly so… -
Google Opening Up VR180 Virtual Reality Format to Devs
Google is opening up its VR180 video format to any developer or tech pro who wants to experiment with it. For those who don’t follow the virtual reality (VR) industry that closely, VR180 is a for… -
Train Your A.I. Software on 'Sonic the Hedgehog'
If you’re interested in artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning, OpenAI has a fascinating contest for you: design an A.I. agent capable of playing custom levels of the classic game “S… -
Microsoft Offering Professional Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Courses
Microsoft is the latest company to offer courses in artificial intelligence (A.I.). Microsoft’s Professional Program for Artificial Intelligence includes 10 online courses that teach 10 skills. E… -
Facebook Launches Data Abuse Bounty
You’ve heard of bug bounties. Now Facebook has introduced a new twist to the concept: a data abuse bounty. And unlike many bug bounties, which usually cap the amount that a developer can earn for… -
Watch Steve Jobs Talk Business, Management Philosophy
In 1992, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs talked business to a class at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Someone was kind enough to record that session, and now it’s online (thanks to… -
Which States and Cities are Using the Most H-1B Visas?
Which states and cities are leveraging the most H-1B visas? According to an analysis by the Pew Research Center, New York City racked up the most H-1B visa approvals between 2010 and 2016, with 2… -
Building Up the Experience to Land Your First Tech Job
So you’ve just graduated school. If you don’t already have a job offer in hand, you’re probably looking for employment of some sort—and you’re likely to run smack into one of the biggest conundru… -
Perl Faces Uncertain Future: TIOBE Index
Perl’s future is in doubt, according to the latest update to the TIOBE Index. “The fork of Perl 6 (and its delays for decades) together with the unclear future of what was going to happen to the…