Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Lua Enjoys Programming Language Revival, Powered by Gaming
It’s okay if you haven’t heard of Lua. In the 30 years since its creation, the lightweight, cross-platform programming language has collected fans in arenas such as game development, where it’s u… -
Employer Demand for Technologists Remains Strong into March
Demand for talent at tech companies eased somewhat in February, although it remains very strong by historical standards, according to the latest analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)… -
Google Will Launch In-Office, Hybrid Schedule in April
Many Google employees are expected back in the office on April 4, according to new reports. "Advances in prevention and treatment, the steady decline in cases we continue to see and the improved… -
Top 8 Programming Languages That Will Get You Hired
Which programming languages are most in-demand among employers? The answer to that question can help you figure out what to learn next on your programming journey. To compile a list of the progra… -
Software Developers, Project Managers Lead Top Technology Occupations
From the Omnicron wave to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it seems like every day of 2022 brings new, potentially catastrophic events. But amidst all this chaos, one thing seems constant: organizat… -
Top 30 Companies Hiring Technologists Include Amazon, Healthcare Firms
Which companies are hiring the most technologists as we move through early 2022? A new analysis suggests that the usual suspects—healthcare, defense, and technology—are hiring thousands of techno… -
5 Ways Companies Succeed with A.I. Projects
Many organizations have begun tiptoeing into artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning, figuring out what to spend and who to hire in order to make apps, services, and internal processe… -
Top 25 Best-Paying U.S. Cities for Software Engineers
What are the best-paying cities in America for software engineers? A new study suggests that metro areas in California continue to dominate when it comes to compensation—despite significant techn… -
Managers: Hybrid, Flexible Work Could Prove Key to Team Retention
With the “Great Resignation” in full swing, smart managers are doing everything they can to retain talented technologists. A key part of that retention strategy is figuring out why valued employe… -
$100 Million Google Career Certificates Fund May Upskill 20,000 Workers
Many thousands of people want jobs in tech, but they don’t necessarily have the time or money for a traditional education program. They need to learn skills quickly—which means turning to bootcam…