teleren/devto huggingface dataset:
Hi, I'm Santiago Rojo
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 16:12:33

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

I have been coding for [number] years.

You can find me on Twitter as [@tiagox](https://twitter.com/tiagox)

I live in [city].

I work for [company]

I mostly program in these languages: [languages].

I am currently learning more about [topic].

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Kimberly 
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 14:14:00

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

I have been coding for 2 years.

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

I live in Omaha.

I work for Gallup.

I mostly program in these languages: HTML, CSS.

I am currently learning more about WCAG, User Research, front-end web development.

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Ebowe Blessing Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 13:54:14

---
title: Nevertheless, Ebowe Blessing Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

It was a way to express myself, and be creative. I realized it was a tool for improving other lives, my confidence and relevance.

## I'm currently hacking on...

BrickworkSoftware.com (Andela's Partner) as a Frontend implementation Engineer, bringing our sites to live with colors and interaction making it easier for our users to achieve their goals. I work with JS, CSS, HTML, Haml, Rails and any other thing in between.

## I'm excited about...

My work at Andela and how it has given me the platform to improve my skills as a developer and also inspire others with my work. 

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

Be passionate about what you do, put your heart to it.
Our hearts makes the difference.
Knit a Document in RStudio
Tags: r
Published: 2023-01-06 02:50:34

---
title: Knit a Document in RStudio
published: true
date: 2017-03-07 04:29:50 UTC
tags: R
canonical_url: https://brandonrozek.com/blog/2017-03-07-knit-document-rstudio/
---

In case you were wondering how I got all the R code and output for the [“Do females live longer than males?”](https://brandonrozek.com/portfolio/male-vs-female-life-expectancy/) page. There is actually a function in RStudio that allows one to compile a report based on code and it’s output.

First go to File->Knit Document. If this is your first time, then it will install RMarkdown, a dependency this tool needs to compile the report.

Once that is downloaded, it will let you choose between three different file formats (HTML, PDF, MS Word). For the purposes of blog posts, I like to output it in HTML so I can copy and paste the code. But for personal use, I like using PDFs

After you select the file format, hit compile, and voila! A nice neat compiled report is created for you. Here is a [pdf](https://brandonrozek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/LifeExpectancy.pdf) example of the report I made.
Hi, I'm marwyn12
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 13:52:15

---
title: Hi, I'm marwyn12
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
---

I have been coding for 1.5 years.

You can find me on GitHub as [marwyn12](https://github.com/marwyn12)

I live in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

I mostly program in these languages: JavaScript.

I am currently learning more about front-end.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Taylor Mello
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 05:02:25

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

I have been coding for [number] years.

You can find me on Twitter as [@taylrmm](https://twitter.com/taylrmm)

I live in [city].

I work for [company]

I mostly program in these languages: [languages].

I am currently learning more about [topic].

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Laurence Bradford Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 13:31:26

---
title: Nevertheless, Laurence Bradford Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I didn't have any other promising career options at the time. Also, I started a travel blog (was living in Thailand at the time) which got me curious about HTML and CSS. 

## I'm currently hacking on...

[Season 3 of my podcast!](http://learntocodewith.me/podcast/) (It's coming out March 28!)

## I'm excited about...

I love learning new things. Over the next few months, I plan to learn more about user research, UX design, and SQL. 

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

For women who _want_ to code or get into tech in general... 

Don't write off an entire career or industry simply because you think you won't fit in or don't see others in those roles that resemble you. In fact, those are the areas where your voice is needed most. &hearts;
Nevertheless, Mbithe Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 13:25:21

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

## I began coding because...

I studied Computer Studies in high school and had to develop a company management system as part of my coursework. This ignited in me an interest in technology, particularly in the design of beautiful and functional interfaces for my project. Because of this experience, I decided to study Informatics in university. 

Unfortunately while in uni, my interest in programming dwindled. I still loved the tech industry in general, so I thought I would end up somewhere in technical project management, or UI/UX design, or… anything but programming really. Luckily, somewhere in my third year of uni, my interest in programming was sparked again when I discovered the Django Girls open-source blog tutorial, which helped me learn Python and Django. I haven't looked back since!

I'm currently a developer at Andela on a quest to be world-class and have lots of fun while at it! :)

## I'm currently hacking on...

Shufflebox, an in-house randomization application for my company, Andela, to manage participants for some of its cultural activities. It's built with Python and Django on the back-end and Elm on the front-end.

## I'm excited about...

Inspiring Kenyan women to fall in love with programming and tech through Django Girls! Django Girls is an initiative that aims to introduce women who have never coded before to the world of technology and increase diversity in the field. Since it began in 2014, Django Girls has been held in 169 cities in 63 countries all around the world and trained over 5000 women globally.

I'm proud to have co-organised and coached at Django Girls Nairobi 2016, and coached at Django Girls Mombasa 2017. I believe the future of the world in general and Africa in particular lies in technology, which is why it's more important than ever for there to be strong African women tech leaders. Being a role model for girls who aspire to have careers in tech makes my world go round.


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

Not to buy into the myth of the genius programmer. You don't have to be a genius to be a good developer! Practice, persistence, and a habit of limitless learning can take you from novice to world-class.
Hi, I'm Alejo X
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 13:21:39

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

I have been coding for [number] years.

You can find me on Twitter as [@itsnotmyplace](https://twitter.com/itsnotmyplace)

I live in [city].

I work for [company]

I mostly program in these languages: [languages].

I am currently learning more about [topic].

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Niharika Khanna
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 13:07:48

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

I have been coding for 2 years.

You can find me on GitHub as [niharikak101](https://github.com/niharikak101)

I live in London.

I study at UCL.

I mostly program in these languages: Javascript.

I am currently learning more about FOSS.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Gabriela Radu
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 11:56:05

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

I have been coding for [6+] years.

You can find me on Twitter as [@nohinder](https://twitter.com/nohinder)
And on LinkedIn [click](https://www.linkedin.com/in/radugabriela/)

I live in [Sibiu].

I work for [myself: freelancer]

I mostly program in these languages: [Java].

I am currently learning more about [Android SDK, Swift].

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, meganwillis (@welshfruit) Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 11:20:47

---
title: Nevertheless, meganwillis (@welshfruit) Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I was working at a digital agency and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw developers building things, and that I might be able to do it too.

## I'm currently hacking on...

My own portfolio site - it's nice to be able to focus on my work!

## I'm excited about...

Seeing more and more initiatives to encourage diversity in tech, hopefully it's a turning point.

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

There are great mentors out there, don't be afraid to ask questions.
Hi, I'm Alberto Fernandez
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 09:36:07

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

I have been coding for 7 years.

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

I live in Madrid.

I work for [TherapyChat](https://therapychat.com)

I mostly program in these languages: Javascript & C#.

I am currently learning more about Game Development.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Olexander Husak
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 09:32:29

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

I have been coding only for 1 years.

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

I live in Kiev.

I don`t work (looking for a job). 

I mostly program in JS, HTML/CSS.

I am currently learning more about Angular2.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Ben Web
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 08:53:23

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

I have been coding, off and on, for 20 years.

You can find me on Twitter as [@ben__web](https://twitter.com/ben__web)

I live in Manchester.

I work for myself.

I mostly program in these languages: C#, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.

I am currently learning more about Dependency Injection.

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Anita Singh Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 07:34:46

---
title: Nevertheless, Anita Singh Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I happened to take a class my freshman year of college where we programmed these little robots to navigate mazes and perform tasks - I became obsessed with my robot and subsequently decided to major in Computer Science!

## I'm currently hacking on...

Building the Winnie Android app from scratch! Winnie connects you with your local network of parents and helps find great destinations for kids, anywhere you go.

## I'm excited about...

Building technology with a social purpose and awesome user experience! 

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

Prioritize your health and happiness above all else. Persevere. People will try and box you into stereotypes - ignore them. It's okay to not be perfect and not have all the answers, you are NOT an impostor.
Nevertheless, CS Barbie Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 07:18:14

---
title: Nevertheless, CS Barbie Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I didn't think I could: my first computing course took place in a room of 200 students with the instructor yelling his lecture into a microphone...very limited assistance for the uninitiated...but then that rush of joy when a seemingly impossible program not only compiled but then RAN (mostly correctly) WITHOUT ERRORS!!!! 

## I'm currently hacking on...

customizing JavaScript tutorials for introducing kids to coding

## I'm excited about...

working with the next generation of coders...an after school program for 10 - 14 year olds

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

always do something orthogonal every day
Hi, I'm mikrowelt
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 07:12:30

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

I have been coding for 8 years.

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

I live in Moscow.

I work for Crossover

I mostly program in these languages: JavaScript.

I am currently learning more about business.

Nice to meet you.
Lie to Simplify
Tags: sharing, teaching
Published: 2017-03-07 06:42:20

---
title: Lie to Simplify
published: true
description: You don't need to learn the whole dictionary to start writing a good story.
cover_image: https://static.pexels.com/photos/7095/people-coffee-notes-tea.jpg
tags: sharing, teaching
---

You don't need to learn the whole dictionary to start writing a good story.

The more you understand a particular domain, the harder it becomes to understand what it feels like to not understand that domain. The nuances, corner cases, and exceptions of the domain you've struggled with in the past now seem obvious and intuitive.

Knowing all this, how should we teach a concept new to others? Perhaps you've found a new technology you'd like to share with other developers in your team. Or perhaps you're giving a talk for a local meetup group. Surely you need to cover all 100% of topic XYZ, alongside its edge cases from the start? Isn't it the intellectually honest thing to do?

> XYZ can be any abstract concept - PAXOS, the actor model, monads, blockchain, etc.

Teaching 100% of most anything from the get-go is likely counterproductive to learning. This may be why experts don't automatically make great teachers. It's hard to empathize when we can't even remember how we were when we just started.

When we learn something new, a solid foundation of facts is what we look for. It doesn't matter that it's only a general rule, because they provide a base upon which we build our knowledge in the domain. Introduce too many exceptions, and everything falls apart.

> It's really hard to process both the rules and the exceptions at the same time.

This idea is known as [lies-to-children](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lie-to-children): the necessarily simplified stories we tell children and students as a foundation for understanding so that eventually they can discover that they are not, in fact, true.

Skip edge cases early on, if it makes your knowledge base more stable. When we distill a complex topic into a simpler subset of rules, it gives someone who is just starting out needed time to gradually piece together the whole story.

Teaching isn't just about parroting what we know. Start people on a happy path and they will embark on their own journeys.
Nevertheless, Rebecca Franks Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 06:38:39

---
title: Nevertheless, Rebecca Franks Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I was curious. I wanted a job where I could combine maths and computers. I chose a degree that suited that without *any* knowledge of how to program. It was tough, I spent a lot more time than everyone else reading as much as I could in order to have it make sense to me. The first 6 months of university were the hardest, I couldn't cope as well as the others. I had countless thoughts of quitting but instead I kept at it until it made sense.  

## I'm currently hacking on...

Many things, mostly learning about Android Things and electronics. I'm a real electronics newbie, so I am learning a lot as I go and blogging about it on https://riggaroo.co.za.

## I'm excited about...

The future of technology. I cant wait for driverless cars to become popular. I believe there is still so much to be discovered and made. I really want more innovations with the food industry to come about, things such as ovens that can bake things themselves and know when food is ready. 

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

It gets easier! Not easier as in _"I understand everything about coding and I know it all"_, it gets easier as in _"I don't know how to solve this problem but I am confident I can figure it out"_. The truth is you will never know everything there is to know, there will always be a new language, a new platform, a new templating engine. It is impossible to know _everything_. Most importantly just keep going. Make sure you learn a new skill everyday. Encourage others and never forget that once upon a time you also had no clue how to code.
Hi, I'm Philip
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 04:47:32

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

I have been coding for ~4 years, off and on, give or take. You can find me on GitHub as [alightedlamp](https://github.com/alightedlamp).

I live in Austin, TX, and work for Cratejoy.

I mostly program in JavaScript and Python and I'm currently learning more about JavaScript.

Nice to meet you!
Nevertheless, Christina Entcheva Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 04:41:46

---
title: Nevertheless, Christina Entcheva Coded
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I was an angsty teen making my LiveJournal and MySpace pages extra jazzy!

Later, when I was working as Design Director and Director of Product Management I was taking coding classes at night through groups like [Girl Develop It](https://www.girldevelopit.com/) and [Beginner Programmers](http://www.beginnerprogrammers.nyc/) on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby On Rails, Unity (C#), and Unreal Engine (C++).

After launching a big feature at work, I left to pursue coding full-time. I enrolled in [Flatiron School](https://flatironschool.com/), went through 3 months of intense coding and pair programming, and just graduated two weeks ago! I'm excited about what's next.

## I'm currently hacking on...

I'm building a JavaScript game based on [Katamari Damacy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katamari_Damacy) using [Three.js](https://threejs.org/) and [WebGL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebGL). I'm obsessed with the HTML5 canvas at the moment. Three.js makes rendering 3D graphics in the browser really accessible, and it supports requestAnimationFrame() for better performance.

## I'm excited about…

I'm excited to see efforts toward real inclusion in tech. As the phrase goes, "diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance." Being the token diversity hire at a company where nobody listens or cares about what you have to say is a wasted opportunity for everyone involved.

Having a diverse and engaged team is just good business sense, and it seems like we're at a point where companies that have been doing it well are speaking up, and those that haven't are having a bit of a wake up call. We have a long way to go obviously, but I'm happy to see conversations happening. I loved Debbie Madden's ["To Uber: Many in Tech Have Gotten Harassment Against Women in the Workplace Right for Decades"](https://shift.newco.co/to-uber-many-in-tech-have-gotten-harassment-against-women-in-the-workplace-right-for-decades-cbac8065e809#.3adl4sa9x).

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

Be confident in what you bring to the table and don't be afraid to show it! 

I'm originally from Europe, where self-deprecating humor is mostly the modus operandi. I've lived in the U.S. for 20 years, but it took me a long time to realize that people were taking my self-deprecation at face value - they thought that I didn't value myself, and if I played down my accomplishments, they believed that too. Of course it's important to be humble, but there's no need to play down your self-worth!
Nevertheless, taghatle Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 03:49:16

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

## I began coding because...

"Coding" and "programming" seemed like a completely foreign and unattainable concept. I even thought for a long time "I'm not really that good with technology." I've been professional tech support for over 6 years! But I became desperate one day about my financial situation and saw some advertisements for bootcamps, and I thought that if you could learn it in a bootcamp maybe I could learn it myself. I tried a Ruby on Rails tutorial, it was unexpectedly fun, and bought a course on sale on Udemy in October. Now it's March and I'm still slogging away at it on my own for the most part.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Um... Honestly I don't even know what the word "hacking" means anymore! Is it a cool tip but now we have to be all technical and can't say "cool tip" anymore? Is it Illegal Programming? Is it breaking apart somebody else's code? I don't know! I'll decide for this purpose it means working, and right now I'm trying every day to get the hang of JavaScript. Soon I'm going to try my hand at Wes Bos' javascript30 challenge, and maybe I'll make a few of my own ideas. 

## I'm excited about...

Learning what I can even do! Knowing what I can do is just as important as learning how to do it. There's such a gap between like, print("Hello world!") and writing a functioning program or responsive web app.

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

Keep at it!!! Remember Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper, and remember women started this thing. Smithsonian Magazine has an article about how programming used to be considered "women's work". Be frustrated because being frustrated about it means you care and stay determined.
Hi, I'm Tag
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 03:34:42

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

I have been coding for less than a year!

You can find me on GitHub as taghatle(https://github.com/taghatle).

I live in the US.

I work as a technical support agent.

What interested me in learning to code was a tutorial for Ruby on Rails -- it was a lot of fun!

I'm currently learning about JavaScript.

Nice to meet you!
Nevertheless, Erika Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-07 03:34:17

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

## I stumbled into coding because...

I was originally in university for Mechanical Engineering. On the day we were filling out our program declarations, at the last second I switched into Software Engineering. I had no prior experience and had a terrible time with the C course but thoroughly enjoyed the problems I got to solve.

## What stopped you before?

There weren't any classes available in middle or high school. First exposure to code was in first year university.

## Any other obstacles?

I'm hard of hearing, but let me tell ya - nothing can stop a determined developer in this industry. There's so much to learn, and so much to do, and with the popularity of slack and email there's so many ways to communicate outside of telephones.

## I'm currently hacking on...
a) Professional: Finishing up my final semester which means **assignments.** Lots of assignments and no free time :( .

b) Personal Work: 
* A clustercooking application - API, web interface, and native android app
* Basic Algorithms / data structures review + blog posts
* FB Messenger analysis tool

## I'm excited about...

Free time! Once the summer hits, I'll be graduated and working full time, which means I can reclaim my weekends to work on my own ideas.

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

Follow the rabbit hole! Have you heard or thought of something interesting? Chase it down and see what you learn. It's a chance to burst out of your comfort zone, and tackle concepts you don't know. There's so many books and tutorials and ways to play with your ideas.