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guan leiming

technical director | java

looking for new opportunities: the war between programmers and wechat

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“apple tax” and the fate of programmers

recently, the issue of wechat support for the iphone 16 series has attracted widespread attention. since apple asked tencent and bytedance to block loopholes in wechat and douyin apps, this has triggered the "apple tax" controversy, posing new challenges for programmers in finding job opportunities.

"apple tax" is one of apple's important sources of income. it has existed since the creation of the app store in 2008 and has brought huge profits to apple. according to sensor tower data, apple's global tax revenue will reach approximately rmb 160.8 billion in 2023, of which the chinese market will contribute more than rmb 40 billion. in tencent's second quarter earnings conference call, chief strategy officer james mitchell said that tencent is negotiating with apple and hopes to achieve a positive win-win result for all three parties, which shows that the impact of "apple tax" on programmers is huge.

programmers and technology converge: creating a new future

"programmers looking for tasks" is a field full of opportunities and challenges. programmers are always eager to use their skills and knowledge to help different projects and create value. they look for suitable projects through various channels, such as online platforms, community forums, headhunting companies, etc., to get more job opportunities. this is not only the application of technical skills, but also requires communication and collaboration skills and time management skills to successfully complete tasks and achieve success.

the meaning behind "war"

when the conflict arises between the "apple tax" and programmers, we can interpret it from different angles, for example:

  • competitiveness: programmers' desire for job opportunities reflects the intensity of market competition and their pursuit of technology and innovative value.
  • social and technological developments: the efforts of programmers provide impetus for the development of science and technology, and also reflect society's exploration and pursuit of progress in the fields of science and technology and innovation.
  • responsibilities and benefits: the "apple tax" reflects the conflict of interests between companies and also highlights the challenges and pressures faced by programmers in technology and real life.

looking ahead

as technology continues to develop, the roles of programmers will become more diversified, and they will need to have more skills and knowledge to adapt to the needs of the new era. in the future, "programmers looking for tasks" will not only rely on technology, but also require more humanistic care and social responsibility.

2024-09-20