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According to a Global Knowledge report, the more IT certifications you have, the higher the paycheck. While certifications do demand both time and money, IT professionals aren’t hesitating to get certifications because they realize the value. In North America, for example, an individual with at least six IT certifications makes $10,000 more than those with ...
The first set of Windows PowerToys were made available for Windows 95. That first set of 15 free utilities were published and endorsed by Microsoft and made available in a free download. From the beginning, PowerToys were designed to be used by “power users” seeking ways to tweak the way the operating system functions. In ...
Augmented reality (AR) may still be in its infancy, but it’s quickly gaining traction as one of the biggest new technologies on the market. Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other large tech companies are developing software and hardware with the goal of making AR products that capture interest from enterprise users and consumers. One of the ...
With over 8.2 million developers using Python, the popularity of the Python programming language can’t be denied. Since the first release in 1990, Python has gained public support in academia and business, being used extensively in artificial intelligence and machine learning, serving as the underpinning of OpenStack, as well as powering the cloud file storage ...
The brains behind Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language talks about how programming languages need to develop. This download provides the magazine version of the long-form article by Nick Heath as a free PDF for registered TechRepublic and ZDNet members. From the story: When it came to figuring out which computer scientist should help linguists ...
Microsoft Ignite was a landmark year for the developer conference, with Microsoft taking a markedly more aggressive stance in positioning the benefits of Azure relative to AWS and Google Cloud, highlighting performance gains in Azure Synapse relative to Google BigQuery and Amazon RedShift. Azure is undoubtedly where Microsoft’s priorities, and futures reside, with the bulk ...
Scrum meetings are short and focus on the backlog of project management tasks or directly related concerns. Whether you are a Scrum Master, a product owner, or part of a development team, following these key do’s and don’ts can help create an optimal environment for scrum meeting success. Learn more in this free PDF download.
Code reviews are meant to be a systematic examination of computer source code, intended to root out mistakes made in the initial development process and improve the quality of the software being created. However, several common mistakes arise that make the peer review process less effective Code reviews typically fall into one of two poor ...
Interviewing for a developer position is stressful at best, with candidates trying to make a lasting impression with their soft skills and personality while also nailing whiteboard tests and technical portions. In an ideal world, you can put your best foot forward and show off the full breadth of your skills, but sometimes, things go ...
JavaScript has been the world’s most popular programming language for years, but what are developers doing with it and which tools are they using? A new analysis has shed light on the technologies developers are using to help them build web and native apps with JavaScript. The analysis is based on data from the annual ...
In-person interviews can be an intimidating experience, but are necessary for the hiring process. One of the biggest mistakes a candidate can make is coming into an interview unprepared. Candidates should do their research on the organization and put themselves in the best position to land the job. However, this task is often easier said ...
As more companies adopt a mobile-first approach, iOS developers who build apps for Apple devices are in high demand, with talent shortages leading to large salaries for many of those in the field. Developers who know the necessary programming languages and other skills can create apps that enterprises and consumers use every day to make ...
Apple’s ARKit gives iOS developers the ability to easily add augmented reality (AR) experiences to their existing apps. With Apple’s RealityKit framework and Reality Composer app, developers can take that to the next level and create AR experiences that were typically reserved for production companies at a huge expense just a few years ago. Let’s ...
While Java, C, and Python top the list of the most popular programming languages right now, the developer world remains ever-changing, as seen by the fluctuating popularity of top coding languages each year on the TIOBE Index. The TIOBE Index estimates the popularity of programming languages worldwide based on results from major search engines, including ...
If you want to learn an in-demand programming language then Java has been a safe bet for many years. As an enterprise mainstay and web fixture, Java is likely to remain popular among employers for a long time to come. Though Java may have taken a hit on the mobile recently, with Google announcing it ...