Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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How Do Developers Judge Which Tools and Apps to Use?
Imagine this scenario: you’ve built a new tool or service for software developers and engineers. Now you’re faced with a dilemma: what’s the best way to get it out into the world? How do develope… -
Did Tech Layoffs Decline Last Month?
Massive cutbacks marked the beginning of 2023, with some of the biggest names in tech laying off thousands of employees, but it seems like the worst of the cutting is over—for now, at least. Acco… -
Will A.I. Drive Executives to Hire More Workers... or Fire Them?
It’s rapidly becoming a key question for tech professionals everywhere: will the rise of generative A.I. result in more jobs… or far fewer? Pundits and analysts have suggested a handful of possib… -
Do Blockchain Developer Salaries Match the Hype?
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are based on the blockchain, a decentralized ledger technology that allows users to create a permanent record of transactions. Millions of people have purchased cryp… -
How Do Tech Professionals Actually Spend Their Work Time?
How do software developers and engineers spend their days? Do they have a lot of time to actually code, or do they burn too many hours on activities like meetings? SlashData and Sentry recently c… -
Which Programming Languages Do Developers Learn First?
When it comes to programming, everybody has to start somewhere. Which programming languages do aspiring tech professionals learn and use first? According to Stack Overflow’s latest Developer Surv… -
These Tech Skills Have a Hefty Pay Premium
Given the sheer number of tech specializations out there, many tech professionals (and aspiring tech professionals) can quickly become overwhelmed about which skills and occupations to pursue. So… -
Which Companies Pay Product Designers the Most?
Product designers have a complicated but potentially rewarding role within an organization. Using a variety of skills—from UI/UX design to wireframing and user research—they must make a product a… -
What Do Tech Pros Consider Their Biggest Obstacles?
Software developers do so much more than code. Sometimes, their other tasks are positive ones; for example, it can be fun to sit around and dream up cool new features for products. However, “side… -
Are Developers Actually Using A.I. Tools in Their Workflows?
Software developers and engineers are experimenting with generative A.I. tools such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. But are they actually integrating these tools into their workflows? According to…