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How to land a software development job in an AI-focused world

AI isn’t eliminating software developers, but it is changing what matters to hiring managers. Here’s our guide to landing a software development job in a rapidly shifting landscape.

By Bob Violino

Mar 23, 20269 mins

Artificial IntelligenceCareersGenerative AI

6 tips for negotiating your next raise

If one of your New Year's resolutions to negotiate a raise, here are some tips from industry professionals to help you get your fair share

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 17, 2017 7 mins

IT Jobs IT Skills and Training Salaries

Stop now: Don’t become a dead-end developer

Sensing a possible stall in your coding career? Here’s how to break free and tap your true potential

By Paul Heltzel

Jan 17, 2017 13 mins

Careers Software Development

Stop now: Don’t become a dead-end developer

Sensing a possible stall in your coding career? Here’s how to break free and tap your true potential

By Paul Heltzel

Jan 17, 2017 13 mins

Agile Development Careers Java

5 data breach predictions for 2017

Stay ahead of emerging threats — here are five key data breach trends you should anticipate in 2017

By Thor Olavsrud

Jan 13, 2017 9 mins

Cybercrime Privacy Technology Industry

OSGi at the UK’s biggest science lab

Developers at Diamond Light Source set out to migrate a mission-critical, Java-based acquisition system to dynamic class loading. Here’s what they learned.

By Matthew Gerring

Jan 12, 2017 20 mins

Agile Development Libraries and Frameworks Open Source

Node.js’ success exposes its weaknesses

The server-side JavaScript juggernaut's complexity and vulnerabilities still bedevil many devs

By Paul Krill

Jan 12, 2017 5 mins

JavaScript Software Development

Node.js’ success exposes its weaknesses

The server-side JavaScript juggernaut's complexity and vulnerabilities still bedevil many devs

By Paul Krill

Jan 12, 2017 5 mins

Development Tools JavaScript Software Development

How white hat hackers do bad things for good reasons

Some companies are lovestruck with social engineering to monitor their employees

By Ryan Francis

Jan 11, 2017 9 mins

Security

Should software developers have a code of ethics?

With great power comes great responsibility. What should developers do when faced with ethical dilemmas?

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 11, 2017 6 mins

Careers Engineer IT Jobs

Should software developers have a code of ethics?

With the power to drive technology, comes great responsibility. What should developers do when faced with ethical dilemmas?

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 11, 2017 5 mins

Careers Open Source Software Development

IT teams put conversations to work with chatops

Putting tools, alerts and processes into the chat interface gives both developers and the ops team a new model for working with infrastructure

By Mary Branscombe

Jan 10, 2017 12 mins

Small and Medium Business Software Development

Dangerous assumptions that put enterprises at risk

Those who make assumptions — trusting that solutions won't fail and users won't click — could leave a company's assets vulnerable and lead to a breach

By Kacy Zurkus

Jan 10, 2017 7 mins

Authentication Cybercrime Data and Information Security

How workplace equality perceptions are shaped by gender

New research shows just how differently men and women perceive issues of workplace equality — and how those perceptions shift (or don't) over time

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 10, 2017 5 mins

Careers IT Jobs

Windows 10 tips and tricks for Wi-Fi and networking

Here are important changes related to the Wi-Fi and networking aspects of Windows 10, along with tips and tricks on using the new and improved features and navigating the revamped GUI

By Eric Geier

Jan 9, 2017 7 mins

Small and Medium Business Software Development Technology Industry

14 tips to land the job you want in 2017

If finding a new job is one of your New Year’s resolutions, these 14 tips will help you make your career goals a reality

By Sharon Florentine

Jan 9, 2017 10 mins

Careers IT Jobs IT Skills and Training

11 predictions for the future of programming

Our coding crystal ball clues you into the twists and turns your programming career may take in the years ahead

By Peter Wayner

Jan 9, 2017 14 mins

Software Development

11 predictions for the future of programming

Our coding crystal ball clues you into the twists and turns your programming career may take in the years ahead

By Peter Wayner

Jan 9, 2017 13 mins

Analytics Careers Open Source

The year ahead for Java, JavaScript, Swift, and Universal Windows

Java and Swift will see significant upgrades, while JavaScript frameworks and Microsoft tooling will transform

By Paul Krill

Jan 6, 2017 5 mins

Java JavaScript Small and Medium Business

IT resume makeover: Focus on results that matter

In the latest resume revision, expert JM Auron helps our candidate transform his CV to highlight his key skills

By Sarah White

Jan 6, 2017 5 mins

IT Jobs IT Skills and Training Resumes

Why companies offer a hacking bounty — and why there are challenges

Major companies like Apple, Uber, and Yelp regularly offer bounties — some as high as $200,000 — but there can be drawbacks

By John Brandon

Jan 5, 2017 5 mins

Application Security Careers Security

Busted! 5 myths of digital transformation

Let’s get digital: Serious opportunities await those who can cut through the bull surrounding everything that can make an organization digital

By Bob Lewis

Jan 5, 2017 9 mins

Agile Development Analytics Careers

It’s time to start planning for SQL Server on Linux

You can treat SQL Server on Linux as a new deployment option, not a whole new database. That means you can choose the operating system that best fits your project

By Mary Branscombe

Jan 3, 2017 10 mins

SQL Software Development Technology Industry

6 tips to help tech freelancers build a client base

Freelancing is a great opportunity to be your own boss and create a flexible schedule. These six tips will help you build a reliable client base

By Sarah White

Jan 3, 2017 7 mins

Careers IT Jobs

Q&A: Hortonworks CTO unfolds the big data road map

Hortonworks' Scott Gnau talks about Apache Spark vs Hadoop and data in motion

By Paul Krill

Jan 3, 2017 9 mins

Analytics Data Management Open Source

How to hang on to Windows 7 for the long run

Not sold on Windows 10? We have the keys to keeping your Win7 system running the way you like it

By Woody Leonhard

Jan 2, 2017 14 mins

Small and Medium Business Software Development

5 key technologies to double down on now

IT leaders plan to use these key technologies to deliver business results in 2017

By Beth Stackpole

Dec 29, 2016 9 mins

Analytics Cloud Computing Technology Industry

5 signs we’re finally getting our act together on security

Despite all the bad news in information security in 2016, some positive developments may finally shift momentum

By Fahmida Rashid

Dec 29, 2016 10 mins

Authentication Hacking Malware

5 signs we’re finally getting our act together on security

Trends suggest that 2017 could be a tipping point for information security

By Fahmida Rashid

Dec 29, 2016 10 mins

Security Software Development Technology Industry

14 eyebrow-raising things Google knows about you

Some are fascinating, others are frightening — but here's how to find out what Google has on you

By JR Raphael

Dec 28, 2016 12 mins

Privacy Software Development Technology Industry

Encryption in 2016: Small victories add up

The move from SHA-1 to SHA-2, a Congressional victory over backdoors, and the rise of encrypted communications are leading us toward a more secure world

By Fahmida Rashid

Dec 28, 2016 10 mins

Encryption Security

Python 3.6 is packed with goodness

More async support, more type-hinting power, more speed, and more efficient memory usage top a long list of useful additions to Python

By Serdar Yegulalp

Dec 23, 2016 10 mins

Development Tools Software Development

Python 3.6 is packed with goodness

More async support, more type-hinting power, more speed, and more efficient memory usage top a long list of useful additions to Python

By Serdar Yegulalp

Dec 23, 2016 10 mins

Open Source Software Development Web Development

Outlook vs. native apps in Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android

Office 2016 has largely unified the Exchange experience on the desktop, but native apps still do better overall on mobile clients

By Galen Gruman

Dec 22, 2016 7 mins

Microsoft Exchange Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Q&A: Puppet CEO sees devops going mainstream

Sanjay Mirchandani also talks about product directions, containers, microservices

By Paul Krill

Dec 21, 2016 7 mins

Devops Software Development

Q&A: Puppet CEO sees devops going mainstream

Sanjay Mirchandani also talks about product directions, containers, microservices

By Paul Krill

Dec 21, 2016 7 mins

Careers Devops Java

5 tips to help developers keep up with changing technologies

Developers want to learn new technologies and build new things. These five tips can help keep your developers happy and the innovation flowing.

By Thor Olavsrud

Dec 20, 2016 6 mins

Careers Open Source Technology Industry

Q&A: Hortonworks CTO unfolds the big data road map

Hortonworks' Scott Gnau talks about Apache Spark vs. Hadoop and data in motion

By Paul Krill

Dec 20, 2016 9 mins

Analytics Data Management

What makes a company a ‘best place to work’?

Glassdoor has released its annual Best Places to Work list for 2017 and while a diverse group of companies are represented, there are common elements that experts say the best employers share

By Sharon Florentine

Dec 19, 2016 4 mins

Careers IT Jobs Technology Industry

Must-have devops tools for Windows admins

From IDEs to test frameworks, these tools bring devops power to the world of Windows

By Adam Bertram

Dec 19, 2016 12 mins

Devops Small and Medium Business Software Development

5 tips to help developers keep up with changing technologies

Developers want to learn new technologies and build new things, and these five tips can help keep the innovation flowing

By Thor Olavsrud

Dec 17, 2016 6 mins

Careers Software Development Technology Industry

Review: 7 Android apps that track your expenses

If you do any business travel, you know how important—and annoying—it is to track your spending. These apps can help

By Barbara Krasnoff

Dec 16, 2016 24 mins

Software Development Technology Industry

Make sense of Microsoft’s messy collaboration strategy

Will the-more-the-merrier approach prevail, or is consolidation inevitable?

By Matt Kapko

Dec 16, 2016 7 mins

Small and Medium Business Software Development Technology Industry

Win-win: Open source .Net pays off for devs

By open-sourcing .Net Core, Microsoft is reaping the rewards — as are the developers

By Paul Krill

Dec 15, 2016 4 mins

Open Source Software Development

Cybersecurity skills aren’t being taught in college

Preparing the next generation of cybersecurity experts won't be a quick fix, so business will need to get strategic

By Sarah White

Dec 13, 2016 5 mins

Cybercrime IT Jobs IT Skills and Training

4 tips for job searching this holiday season

Leveraging the holidays in your job search might mean landing a new gig for the new year. Here are four tips on how to use the holidays to your advantage

By Sarah White

Dec 12, 2016 6 mins

Careers IT Jobs IT Skills and Training

Fannie Mae CIO: Regulation fostered innovation

CIO Bruce Lee says regulation resulting from the subprime crisis put needed standardization in place. Now the stage is set for AI, IoT, an API ecosystem, and more

By Eric Knorr

Dec 12, 2016 16 mins

APIs CIO Technology Industry