Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Microsoft's Azure Now Features OpenAI Tools for Developers
If you’re a developer interested in artificial intelligence (A.I.), you’ve probably heard of GPT-3, the natural-language processor that attempts to replicate human writing. By leveraging a huge d… -
Program Manager Salary: Starting, Average, and Skills to Max It Out
Program managers face a dizzying array of tasks every day. They not only help determine a program’s objectives; they must oversee all the various projects that make up that program. A good progra… -
Network Engineer Salary: Starting, Average and Tactics to Increase It
Network engineers are tasked with building out and maintaining an organization’s network. It’s an incredibly important job, and a complex one: When a single wrong move can cascade into a network-… -
Product Manager Salary: Starting, Average, and Negotiating for More
A typical product manager must juggle multiple responsibilities throughout the course of a typical day. They might have to figure out the most efficient development lifecycle for a new product, o… -
Will the Great Resignation Drive Jobs to Drop College Requirements?
Some technologists don’t go to college, for a variety of reasons ranging from cost to scheduling. But will that harm their ability to get a tech job? New data suggests that companies are adjustin… -
Microsoft Introduces ARM-Native Toolkit at BUILD
At this year’s BUILD developer conference, Microsoft announced a native ARM64 version of Visual Studio 2022. That’s a big deal for developers who work in Microsoft’s ecosystem. In addition, Micro… -
Despite Layoffs, Tech Industry's Hiring Rate (and Salaries) Remain Strong
Despite the tech industry’s notably low unemployment rate—paired with strong employer demand for all kinds of tech skills—dozens of tech companies have announced layoffs in recent weeks. Still ot… -
Your Mental Health: Is Your Company Offering Benefits That Support It?
Three out of five professionals don’t believe their employers support their mental health, according to Blind, a website that surveys anonymous technologists about a range of issues. Only 41 perc… -
Snap Announces Hiring Slowdown, Focus on 'Improved Productivity'
When it comes to hiring slowdowns among social-media giants, Meta/Facebook and Twitter now have company: Snap CEO Evan Spiegel just announced his company would slow hiring through the end of the… -
Google's A.I. Job Interview Practice Tool: How Well Does It Work?
Google wants to help you prep for your next big job interview. The search-engine giant’s latest tool, Interview Warmup, uses A.I. to evaluate your answers to practice job-interview questions in d…