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Older programmers are more knowledgeable, but harder to find

Posted May 1, 2013 - 12:10 pm

U.S. labor data suggests that a significant portion of programmers leave the job in middle age
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Like a fine wine, programmers get better with age

Posted April 30, 2013 - 11:17 am

A new study finds that older developers know more about programming than younger ones, including new technologies
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Wanted: Developers. Reward: A puppy

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:48 am

One company is offering an unusual referral bonus to attract candidates in the tight Seattle job market for developers
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The Weekly Hash - March 22, 2013

Posted March 22, 2013 - 9:22 am

Searching from the top of the world to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean to bring you - and make fun of - this week’s top tech stories
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The Weekly Hash - March 15, 2013

Posted March 15, 2013 - 9:35 am

The only review of the week’s top tech stories you’ll read that will include Google, the Pope and Larry King all together
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The Weekly Hash - March 8, 2013

Posted March 8, 2013 - 11:11 am

Spanning the globe to joke about this week’s top tech stories, from North Korea to New Zealand with a quick stop on Mars
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Taking programmers for a test drive

Posted March 6, 2013 - 12:22 pm

37signals is one company that eschews the traditional interview quiz for programmers in favor of a job tryout
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Marissa Mayer takes Yahoo back to the... past

Posted February 26, 2013 - 1:02 pm

The Yahoo CEO’s (hypothetical) internal memo, responding to the “no telecommuting” announcement
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6 good things about being a programmer

Posted February 21, 2013 - 12:46 pm

Even this jaded former coder can find some things he liked about the job
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I cannot tell a lie

Posted February 18, 2013 - 10:30 am

Working on Presidents Day is a drag
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7 frustrating things about being a programmer

Posted February 13, 2013 - 12:30 pm

Like any other job, programming has its frustrating aspects. Here are seven things that drove me nuts
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Need a break? Change your keyboard layout

Posted February 12, 2013 - 12:28 pm

Regular breaks during the workday are known to be beneficial to workers’ productivity and health, but do you need to be locked out of your computer to make you step away for a few minutes?
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Does math help with programming?

Posted December 18, 2012 - 12:25 pm

Can a math background make it easier to learn programming?
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The Accidental IT Administrator

Posted October 2, 2012 - 11:50 am

I never wanted to be in IT support; now I am - at home
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Should coders learn to write prose?

Posted August 29, 2012 - 1:03 pm

Does spinning a good yarn translate into good code writing?
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LinkedIn shares jump 10%

Posted November 30, 2011 - 4:52 pm

Shares of professional social networking site LinkedIn soared 10% on Wednesday, but still remain down 32% since Oct. 24.
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IT hiring picture brightens for January

Posted December 1, 2010 - 6:07 pm

IT is ahead of other specialty areas in what may be a real upturn in hiring, according to Robert Half Technology, which sees improvements in salary and total hiring numbers starting in January.
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Why I Love Unix

Posted October 27, 2010 - 8:48 am

Sandra Henry-Stocker's long-standing and largely happy relationship with Unix has been an interesting and rewarding trek. If she hasn't helped you to love Unix, let her try just once more.
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Facebook to lose advertising VP; no replacement in works

Posted October 26, 2010 - 5:55 pm

Via Kara Swisher at All Things Digital comes news that a top Facebook advertising exec is leaving the social networking giant.
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For IT job seekers, recession not over yet

Posted October 25, 2010 - 1:11 pm

BLS study shows more outsourcing, less telecom and data-center hiring; survey results show growing 2011 IT budgets may be trimmed.
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What to Include in Your Open Source Resume

Posted October 9, 2009 - 5:33 pm

Here's how to explain your FOSS experience during your next job hunt.
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Building your career in open source

Posted October 7, 2009 - 11:13 am

You may be hesitant to apply for a new job based on your "volunteer" open source skills. Don't be.
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Do Certifications Make a Difference?

Posted August 30, 2008 - 12:01 am

There are over 200 IT certifications on the market today. Do they matter? What role do IT certifications play in your success?
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IT Career Traps to Avoid

Posted August 25, 2008 - 11:56 pm

Feel like your career isn't going anywhere? Check out these career traps and how to avoid them.
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Finally -- An "Easy Button" for Professional Networking

Posted August 10, 2008 - 10:11 pm

For some IT professionals, â€œpeopleâ€ networking can be harder than getting their CCIE certification...
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