teleren/devto huggingface dataset:
Nevertheless, Nanxi Liu Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 19:53:33

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title: Nevertheless, Nanxi Liu Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I was 10 years old and wanted to add cool background images to my shop on Neopets.com.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Enplug.com! 

## I'm excited about...

digital displays, autonomous vehicles, personalized medicine, and space travel.

## My advice for other women who code is...

to start building what you think is impossible.
It's not just about 'coding'
Tags: shecoded, ruby, programming, careeradvice
Published: 2017-03-07 19:41:27

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title: It's not just about 'coding'
published: true
tags: shecoded, ruby, programming, career-advice
---

## I began coding because...

...I wanted a job that exercised my mind every day while also having fun doing it.

After doing some web development in simple HTML/CSS, I wanted to try out programming. I hit a few walls at first, though: I quite liked C++, decided to study Computer Science at university, got smacked in the face with Java, decided programming wasn't my thing, then discovered Ruby and never looked back. 

This is important - it's not just about 'coding'. Before all that, it's about finding a language that you agree with. I know many potential programmers who quit before their career took off simply because they were introduced to the wrong programming language and it didn't suit their style.
 
My advice for newcomers would be to play around with a few languages at first before you settle on one, because once you've settled and you're still learning the ropes it's quite difficult to convince yourself to switch to another language's syntax. It feels like admitting defeat.
The last thing we need is for people to quit the game before they've even started Level 1.

## I'm currently hacking on...

...a bunch of different things, really - the best part about tech is that it's constantly evolving; there's always new things to learn and experiment with.

I'm a full-time Ruby developer, but any developer knows that they're not limited to their specialization. So I might also play around with Backbone.js, Python - whatever catches my fancy at the time. 
The next thing I'm going to hack around with is going to be the Arduino and microcontrollers to push the limits on how much I can automate my humble apartment. 
I also recently found out about Alexa Skills, so I'm really excited to play with that soon too. Honestly, the list of things I want to do is exhausting.

## I'm excited about...

...every single new day in tech. Seriously, I don't know why anyone would go into any other field. Whether you're a developer, a security consultant, devops... whatever, we're all going to have an amazing time.

## My advice for other women who code is...

...don't isolate yourself. It can seem a bit weird being in a field so heavily dominated by men but once you look past that, you realize that we're all in this together: we all just want technology to better our societies. 
So dive in, mix with the community, attend the hackathons and the lightning talks and whatever else - every new woman that gets involved in tech is one more piece of the puzzle we need to fix this gender gap.
Hi, I'm Hannah Masila
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 19:40:53

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title: Hi, I'm Hannah Masila
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
---

I have been coding for [number] years.

You can find me on GitHub as [hmasila](https://github.com/hmasila)

I live in Nairobi, Kenya.

I work for Andela

I mostly program in these languages: Ruby, Javascript, Python.

I am currently learning more about Golang and the reason behind mental illnesses.

Nice to meet you.
The Difference Between Web Designers and Web Developers
Tags: design, webdev
Published: 2018-09-04 20:59:37

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title: The Difference Between Web Designers and Web Developers
published: true
tags: design,web-development
canonical_url: https://medium.com/@chuksFestus/the-difference-between-web-designers-and-web-developers-97ce5d173ba7
---

![](https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/750/1*kdmetSTsam1B2l3BAdGowQ.jpeg)

If you’ve ever worked in, on, with, or around the Internet, you’ve undoubtedly heard the terms “Web Designer” and “Web Developer”. Oftentimes, the two phrases are used interchangeably by someone who is not familiar with the industry. I mean — designer and developer — they’re the same thing, right? Wrong!!.

The truth, is that the term reference two fundamentally different aspects of website development and require two different unique skill sets.

Let’s face it, if you have the word “Web” in your euphemism, you’ve probably been hammered with questions from both sides of the playing field. Designers will hear things like “how can we add a database to the website?”, while developers struggle to answer questions about layout, color selection, image placement, and font styles.

**Take a Closer Look at Web Design**

Before we continue, one important facet of a web designer is to understand the objective of the client’s website then everything else follows. The best Web Designers are of the _creative_ type. They have a knack for getting inside of their clients’ heads and realizing their clients’ vision.

The biggest objective of the designer is to select the right color, layout, font and images which ultimately create the whole personality of the website. Besides the user-friendly web pages a designer works on the usability of the website. Web designers create pages that the target market can relate to.

For example, if you create a website for nursery children to be designed with the help of large fonts, bright colors, graphics, less text and images. This would make the website attractive and captures the attention of the target audience.

Hence, their work relies on information flow, graphic design and color scheming and their tools of work include using languages such as HTML, CSS and Javascript.

#### So what about web development…

Web Developers are usually more _technical_ in nature.

They use the design created by the design team and work on the back end to create a fully functional website. These are the people behind the smooth functioning of every element on the web page when users interact with the website. They take care of all the behind the scene works of a website.

Most of these developers will use certain coding languages in creating a website for your use, for example, the use of HTML as the front end designing language while the use of a dynamic and potent server scripting language such as PHP and MySQL for the back end of the website.
Nevertheless, Natalie Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 19:38:34

---
title: Nevertheless, Natalie Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I wanted to build a Harry Potter fanpage.

## I'm currently hacking on...

A database to store shortened URLs

## I'm excited about...

Learning virtual reality programming

## My advice for other women who code is...

Do it! Keep doing it!
Hi, I'm Rebecca Bilbro
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 19:16:32

---
title: "Hi, I'm Rebecca Bilbro"
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: https://github.com/rebeccabilbro/rebeccabilbro.github.io/blob/master/images/rebeccabilbro.jpg
tags: introductions
---

I have been actively coding for about 4 years.

My handle is @rebeccabilbro on most platforms, and you can find me on [GitHub](https://github.com/rebeccabilbro), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RebeccaBilbro), and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabilbro/).

I live in Washington, DC.

I work for [ByteCubed](http://bytecubed.com/) as well as with [District Data Labs](http://www.districtdatalabs.com/) and [Data Community DC](http://www.datacommunitydc.org/).

I mostly program in Python, but I'm passable with SQL, R, and Javascript. 

I am currently learning more about Go and concurrency.

Nice to meet you!
Nevertheless, Maggie Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 19:08:16

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title: Nevertheless, Maggie Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

Because when I first started out working in digital media, I quickly realized that "being good at Facebook" wasn't a very good selling point. I was forced to teach myself a lot of different things to make myself into the 'renaissance woman' of digital media that I am today.

## I do...

A bunch of different things besides web dev. I build still graphics and gifs, design print assets, and dabble in social media content management. I thoroughly enjoy finding ways to push the limit of our new CMS as well :)


## My favorite thing about coding...

As someone who enjoys learning and comprehending different languages in general, the functionality of code language takes it to a whole other level. It sounds simple, but I always find it fun to make something out of naught but symbols, letters, and numbers.

## I'm excited about...

Expanding my catalogue of programming languages, especially since I've just found a local coding meetup group. 

I'm also looking forward to women in STEM eventually taking over the world *ahem*.

## My advice for other women who code is...

Just keep going after it. Don't be afraid to create, and don't get frustrated if you don't know everything there is to know...because there's always more to learn!
Hi, I'm Angel Villalba
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 18:36:09

---
title: Hi, I'm Angel Villalba
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
---

I have been coding for 1 years.

You can find me on GitHub as [angelvil92](https://github.com/angelvil92)

I live in Madrid.

I work for Pronoide.

I mostly program in these languages: ruby and javascript.

I am currently learning more about javascript and functional programming.

Nice to meet you.
Erin Spiceland: Perfection Not Required
Tags: shecoded, javascript, nodejs, programming
Published: 2017-03-07 18:07:37

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title: "Erin Spiceland: Perfection Not Required"
published: true
tags: shecoded, JavaScript, Node.js, programming, engineering, nativesintech
---

## I began coding because...

I began coding because I needed more from my computer than what clicking buttons could give me. I was a college student studying music composition and production and had just started using computers more in my music-making. The more I used Windows, the more I hated it. In 2001 I installed Linux and never went back. Linux gave me more control and better usage of my computer's resources. I learned to use the command line and write bash and Perl scripts to make my computer do things I couldn't ask it to do through the user interface. I loved Linux, scripting, and coding so much that I changed my major to computer science. I ended up taking a job as a programmer halfway through college, and I never graduated. I have 15 years experience as a programmer/engineer now.

## I'm currently hacking on...

These days, I'm a backend software engineer building stuff for the Node.js ecosystem. I work for [NodeSource](https://nodesource.com/) on N|Solid and NodeSource Certified Modules. I also direct the [Huntsville, AL chapter of Women Who Code](https://www.womenwhocode.com/huntsville). I have worked on Node core once, and I would like to do more.

## I'm excited about...

I'm so excited about our new Women Who Code chapter. It's so important for women to be supported and surrounded by other women. I can't tell you how many times I've heard "I thought I was the only one!" from another woman programmer. I'm excited to use this group to get inexperienced women started learning programming; to strike down the fallacy that coders must be rockstar ninjas; to talk about effective ways to communicate with and learn from other coders; and to encourage young folks to study technology and coding before college.

## My advice for other women who code is...

If you're just learning, don't be afraid to start small and get engaged even if you aren't experienced yet. Ask questions. Get help. Don't worry if learning on your own is going slowly. Build stuff, even if it's not good. Know that you don't need to be an expert. You don't have to know everything.

Get connected with other women programmers in your area. Learn about great women who came before us. Know that your non-standard perspective is a great asset, not a wedge between you and the majority. Take up space, and be seen! Band together and stand up for each other, and make sure to stand up for other underrepresented people as well. Use your position, knowledge, and relationships to help other women and underrepresented groups.
Nevertheless, Bee Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 17:49:43

---
title: Nevertheless, Bee Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding...

When I was about to move from Mexico to the USA. There's this gap where you're not allowed to work, so I decided to study something new and explore a different career path.

## I do...

- *Front-End stuff:* I'm being taught easier ways to do things: vue, bulma, scss.
- *WordPress stuff:* For some weird reason I really like content organization and management.
- *Community stuff:* Our common frustration with the underrepresentation of women and minorities led a couple of friends and I to create [CodetteClub](https://twitter.com/CodetteClub).

## What I like most about code is...

The possibility of collaboration, the endless -yet specific- learning, the frustration/rush of building things.

## My advice for other women who code is...

*Persist*.
Nevertheless, Amy Simmons Coded
Tags: wecoded, journalist, tweetdeck, frontend
Published: 2017-03-07 17:23:31

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title: Nevertheless, Amy Simmons Coded
published: true
tags: shecoded, journalist, tweetdeck, frontend
---

## I began coding because...

Before getting into web development I was a journalist. I worked with a lot of data. I wanted to present this data in new and interesting ways. But I didn't have the skills. I realised that if I learnt to code I could come up with just about any idea, and build it. But the more I learnt, the more I realised I didn't know. I decided if I wanted to be good at coding, I would need to truly immerse myself in it. So I changed careers, became a software engineer, and haven't looked back!

## I'm currently hacking on...

During the day I'm lucky enough to code for [TweetDeck][6]. My team is incredibly talented and I love learning from my colleagues! In my spare time I'm working on a little side project which uses React on the front end, Node on the back end, and the [Google Speech API][7]. 

## I'm excited about...

So many things! I can't wait to head to Berlin in May for [JSConf EU 2017][1]. I'm currently mentoring for the [Code First Girls][5] Python track, which I'm loving, especially as I don't know Python! I've recently been listening to podcasts like [JavaScript Jabber][2] and [Coding Blocks][3], and I'm excited to discover more, so please send any tips my way! I really want to start blogging. I have a list of topics on my pin board, which I can't wait to start writing about. I've recently been learning about [RxJS][4]. I'm exited to work more with observables and for the concepts to start sinking in. I'm also excited about learning JavaScript fundamentals - there's still so much I don't know! More broadly, I'm excited to have been a developer for longer because, I hope, that with time and experience my confidence and technical ability will grow.  

## My advice for other women who code is...

Don't be afraid to ask for help, admit what you don't know and talk about your struggles. Being open and vulnerable is a great thing. The tech community is filled with incredibly talented, warm and supportive people. We all have challenges - no matter how many years we've been coding for - so let's tackle them together. 

[1]: http://2017.jsconf.eu/
[2]: https://devchat.tv/js-jabber
[3]: https://www.codingblocks.net/
[4]: http://reactivex.io/rxjs/
[5]: http://www.codefirstgirls.org.uk/
[6]: https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/
[7]: https://cloud.google.com/speech/
[8]: https://twitter.com/amesimmons
Nevertheless, Josefina Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 17:17:01

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title: Nevertheless, Josefina Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I really don't know. *Unlike* most of my girls friends, and *despite* being a Barbie obsessed girl, thanks to my dad (a coder himself) coding and technology always fascinated me, and I always considered computer science as a possible career for my future. 

I used to look at my dad typing faster than anyone in the world, and I would try to figure out what those white letters on a black background meant. I guess that's what made me study computer science and start coding!   

## I'm currently hacking on...

I now work on an open source company, doing some coding, consulting. Many projects ongoing, so I am lucky to be able to change everyday on what I do, sometimes front-end, sometimes back-end. 

## I'm excited about...

Not having limits! With coding skills, you can do anything. I like trying to think ideas to solve random problems I come across, and there is no limit on what you can achieve!  

## My advice for other women who code is...

*Go for it!!!*
Nevertheless, Jaymie Rosen Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 17:13:14

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title: Nevertheless, Jaymie Rosen Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding when...

I was working as a graphic designer, and a friend of mine told me about Ladies Learning Code, a non-for-profit program that teaches women and young children how to code all around Canada. I first was introduced to code, however, in 2012 at a college* in Toronto, but I never pursued it further, even though it peaked my interest. My friend and I went to a LLC workshop, where we created Valentine's Day e-cards using CSS animations. I instantly became inspired to continue to code. While working as a graphic designer, I worked with code often, and attending the LLC workshops helped me improve my performance at work. I then heard about HackerYou, a coding bootcamp school in Toronto. After researching, I decided to apply for the part-time program. I learned so much, but I was looking for more. 

When I finished the part-time program, I was, at the time, working as a graphic designer at a print company. I knew that graphic design was something I did not want to continue as a career for myself. I applied for the full-time bootcamp program at HackerYou, and was so happy to be accepted. It was an incredible experience: I met so many awesome people, built websites/web applications and gained a lot of new skills. 3 weeks after graduation, I got my first job as a front-end dev! ðŸ™‚ Within months, I completely changed gears in my career trajectory. Code challenges me to think in a more logical way, and allows me to grow my skills everyday. As a frequent volunteer and mentor for workshops, I love to give back. I enjoy encouraging and motivating others to continue to code.

*Fun story: I went to an Android conference in Toronto in November '16, and the person who runs the conference every year is the same person who taught me how to code!! #FullCircleMoment

## I'm currently working on...

developing themes for Shopify, perfecting my JavaScript and CSS animation skills.

## I'm excited about...

taking a React workshop in April!

## My advice for other women who code is...

apply for jobs you *think* you may not have the right skills for. It never hurts to apply anyways! When I was looking for a job after graduation, I sent applications in to many companies that were looking for devs with 3-5+ years experience. You'd be surprised by the amount of responses you may receive! Do not be afraid to put yourself out there. You are awesome! â­ï¸
Nevertheless, Theresa Luu Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 16:54:52

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title: Nevertheless, Theresa Luu Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
cover_image: "https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/16110663_1568435226500301_1668888823662116864_n.jpg"
---

When I became a developer, it was more than just embarking on a new field.  There is the part that I love: the sense of adventure and the opportunity to solve problems.  But there is always the burden of feeling the need to "represent" all women.  

Four years later, I still struggle with how to "represent" well while still carving out time to practice my craft and excel.  Do I want to speak on a panel about being a woman in tech or do I want to stay at home to fiddle with my side projects and gain more experience?  How do I go to a meetup and get to participate in the technical discussion while also avoid being cornered and either hit on or grilled about how complex my problems are at work?  When is tidying up the kitchen being a courteous coworker and when is it "fulfilling a woman's duty"?  Do you see me taking notes at this meeting as a sign of my thoroughness, or do you presume I'm the "team secretary" because my gender stereotypically plays one on TV?

I recently had an informational meeting with a college student who was interested in picking my brain about being an engineer at a startup.  I LOL'ed (IRL) when he asked me if it was true that there is a lot of sexism in the industry still. I explained that *I have been lucky enough to work with many men who have been instrumental to my growth as an engineer* but sexism is systemic in our industry as it does in our culture.  

**What have I done about it**? I *steer work conversations away from jumping to conclusions about people based on what their perceived identities* are.  This **always feels like it's not enough** or that it goes no where but if I'm not at least doing this small gesture, I've already failed anyone I'm hoping to represent or ally with.  I *mentor both male and female coders*.  **Some may think that men don't need anymore mentoring but how will men ever learn to work alongside women if women are not open to showing them how**?  To be honest, I struggle to represent women, myself, because I have never worked with another woman developer before.  I know some *amazing* women in tech but they are a community outside of my day to day.  I look forward to the day someone can show me how to work alongside another woman.  

Where does this leave me? Only finding two examples is not good enough.

I've had meaningful conversations with several developer friends about how succeeding in tech means so much more than what you commit on your repo.  Social and empathy skills really is the thread that holds it all together.  In order to create the culture that reduces the pressure for any person to represent an entire segment of a population, we are going to have to do this iteratively and incrementally.  

I'm here to listen.  Tap my shoulder, and I'll close this laptop for you.

*Originally published at [Rubynista](http://rubynista.com/culture/2017/03/07/representing-women.html) on March 7, 2017.*
Nevertheless, Thea Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 16:35:42

---
title: Nevertheless, Thea Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because... 
I don't know why. maybe because I'm a very curious person? or maybe I love challenges and creating things since childhood...I began coding at my 17. Before it was just like a hobby: Basic, QBasic - in the beginning, after was C#, Java, Android but when I dived into web development I found out what I really wanted to do all my life.



## I'm currently hacking on....
 AngularJS. Sometimes I was about give up on it but still trying to understand and making progress.



## I'm excited about...

WebVR - I'm very curious to dive into that in the near future. I want to try three.js and WebGL/A-frame.

## My advice for other women who code is...

It hasn't been a long time since I found my way into the web development though my advice comes down to these themes: passion, curiosity and desire to learn. 
Often women describe suffering from imposter syndrome, I struggled too and still do but it's important to remember that everyone, regardless of gender, feels that way at some point. So have more confidence, keep exploring and keep asking questions.All this hard work will pay off!