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Guan Leiming

Technical Director | Java

"Apple Tax Controversy and Industry Reflection on Project Recruitment"

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In today's digital age, the dynamics of the technology industry are changing rapidly. As a hotly-watched topic, the "Apple tax" has sparked widespread discussion and controversy. The so-called "Apple tax" refers to a certain percentage of fees charged by Apple to app developers in its App Store. This policy has undoubtedly increased costs and operational pressure for developers of popular apps such as WeChat and TikTok.

Take WeChat as an example. As a social software with a huge user base, every decision and change of WeChat has attracted much attention. Faced with the pressure of "Apple tax", WeChat may need to weigh costs and benefits more carefully in terms of updates and function expansion. And Douyin, as a leader in the field of short videos, has also been affected by this policy. For developers, how to find a balance between meeting user needs and dealing with "Apple tax" has become an urgent problem to be solved.

This phenomenon not only affects the development path of these large applications, but also reflects the ecological environment of the entire industry to a certain extent. In this fiercely competitive market, the allocation of resources and the game of interests always exist.

At the same time, we can see the shadow of projects looking for people from this phenomenon. In the technology industry, whenever a new project is launched or an existing project needs to be optimized and upgraded, finding the right talent becomes the key. The impact of the "Apple tax" has also prompted companies to pay more attention to cost-effectiveness and technological innovation capabilities when looking for people for projects.

Developers with rich experience and innovative thinking have become sought-after resources in the market. They must not only be familiar with the technical development process, but also have keen market insight and be able to accurately grasp user needs and industry development trends. For companies, how to attract and retain these outstanding talents has become one of the important factors that determine the success or failure of a project.

In the process of recruiting talents for a project, companies often need to invest a lot of time and energy in talent screening and evaluation. Interviews, written tests, actual project tests and other methods are used to ensure that the most suitable candidates are found. At the same time, companies also need to provide competitive salary packages and a good working environment to attract talents to join.

However, finding talent for a project is not always smooth sailing. Sometimes, companies may miss out on excellent talent due to information asymmetry; sometimes, talent may choose to give up because they do not know enough about the company. Therefore, it is particularly important to establish an effective communication mechanism and talent recommendation channel.

In addition, from the macro perspective of the industry, the controversy over the "Apple tax" has also promoted the standardization and development of the industry to a certain extent. It has prompted relevant departments to pay more attention to the supervision of market competition and to protect the legitimate rights and interests of developers and users. This has also created a more fair and orderly market environment for projects to find people.

In short, the series of problems caused by the "Apple tax" are inextricably linked to the recruitment of project personnel. They reflect the challenges and opportunities of the technology industry in its development process, and also provide us with a useful perspective to deeply understand the operating mechanism of the industry.

2024-08-05