Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Apple's Swift Is Killing Objective-C
When Apple rolled out Swift last summer, it expected its new programming language to eventually replace Objective-C, which developers have used for years to build iOS and Mac OS X apps. Thanks to… -
Elon Musk Swipes at Apple's Hiring Practices
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is known as an outspoken type. It’s rare, though, for him to take swipes at other tech companies, much less one that aligns with his own commitment to luxuriou… -
Recruiting In a Freelancer's World
It’s no secret that more developers than ever are freelancing. A recent global survey of developers by research firm IDC (commissioned by the Application Developers Alliance) found that some 19 p… -
Omaha Tops List of Best Cities for Tech Pros
What’s the best city for tech workers? According to personal-finance site SmartAsset, it’s Omaha, Nebraska. In order to arrive at that conclusion, the site combined data on tech employment and li… -
To Freelance or Work Full-Time?
To freelance or work full-time? Some tech pros view the prospect of signing up with a corporate entity as too controlling; they want the freedom that comes with being an independent contractor. B… -
5 Big Things About Mac OS X El Capitan
Apple releases Mac OS X El Capitan today, which means a lot of Mac users will spend the next few days debating whether they should upgrade immediately, lest they miss some vital feature that will… -
Sheryl Sandberg: No Gender Equality in C-Suite
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, believes that it will take women a century to achieve gender equality in the C-suite. “Our research reveals that despite modest improvements since 2012, women re… -
Recruiting Academics for Tech Work
Given the low unemployment rate in tech, and the challenges in attracting top talent, it’s no wonder that more tech companies are turning to academia for the biggest brains they can find. Take Ub… -
New Insights Into Developer Habits
A new global survey of developers (PDF), conducted by research firm IDC and commissioned by the Application Developers Alliance, offers some key insights for recruiters searching for top talent.… -
For Developers, It’s a Freelancer’s World
How many developers out there are freelancers, as opposed to affiliated with a particular company? According to a global survey of developers (PDF) conducted by research firm IDC, and commissione…