Articles associated with topic: software development
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Tetris's Long History Offers Tips for New Game Developers
When the iconic video game Tetris turned 30 last week, Time published an interview with its developer, Alexey Pajitnov, in which he described the challenges of publishing software in the last yea… -
Need a Hand? Robot Arm Attachments Here to Help
In comics and movies, Spider-Man fights Doctor Octopus, a mad scientist with four robotic tentacles. Sounds like pure fantasy, right? Not to the group of MIT researchers who want to make Doc Ock’… -
Employers Having a Hard Time Hiring IT Staff
IT staff are among the most difficult jobs for employers to fill, according to the ninth annual Talent Shortage Survey by ManpowerGroup. Some 47 percent of the employers surveyed said those hirin… -
A First Look at Apple’s Swift Programming Language
As expected, Apple executives spent the first day of the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) unveiling iOS 8 and Mac OS X “Yosemite,” the newest versions of operating systems for iOS… -
Women Pioneering Tech Innovation at Disney
Every woman and non-binary technologist at Disney is essential to bringing our world-class stories and immersive experiences to life. Their unique and diverse perspectives foster our culture of i…Sponsored -
Cloud Services Providers: Plan for Outages
A login issue prevented customers from accessing Adobe Systems’ Creative Cloud services for nearly 24 hours. “We're currently experiencing an outage affecting user's ability to sign in to our ser… -
How to Get a Job as a Game Level Designer
In game development, level design -- the creation of a game’s logic and progress -- can be a tricky entry point for even experienced professionals. But it’s a highly desirable place to be, and al… -
Here’s How to Develop a Successful Game for the PS4
Sony’s PlayStation 4 boasts an early lead in the console wars, having sold 7 million units in its first five months of release (along with 20.5 million games). Compare that to its biggest rival,… -
Software Developers Feel Growing Power
Software developers have a well-founded confidence in their ability to change the world, according to a survey by IT automation company Chef. And more than half foresee their careers as a path to… -
This Is What Studios Look for in Game Developers
Is there a golden ticket for software developers searching for jobs in games -- aside from mad math skills and passion? From where recruiters stand, the only real unifying factor is experience. “… -
Four Lessons in Project Management From Healthcare.gov
The Obama administration claims that roughly 6 million people have signed up for a healthcare plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the highly controversial law. Administration officials had… -
Why Training and Retaining Tech Talent Is Key to Keeping Employees Happy
Remarkably, 42% of employees who have voluntarily left their organization in the past year have reported that their manager or organization could have done something to stop them from leaving, ac…Sponsored