teleren/devto huggingface dataset:
Nevertheless, Keeley Hammond ðŸŒ» Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:03

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title: Nevertheless, Keeley Hammond ðŸŒ» Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I began coding when I was in college; I never took a computer class until college, because they simply weren't offered where I grew up. I took a few beginner's courses and started learning C++ (don't ask me to code in it today). 

After graduating, I kept making small things on nights and weekends even as I moved into another industry: advertising. While I loved my job, I kept drifting back to development - I'd get into the code base during a web project, or write a small app at my desk at 8:00p. Solving a problem and creating something from scratch was a lot of fun. Eventually, Code Fellows provided me with the opportunity to change careers, and now I'm a front-end developer.

## I'm currently hacking on...

A new Javascript portfolio, and an app that uses the Strava API to pull data about my runs.

## I'm excited about...

Breaking into React - I've only done smaller web apps with it, and can't wait to use it on a larger scale.

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

Keep writing code for projects that you find interesting, and build a community of friends who feel the same way. I would be lost without my friends who also code and have helped me navigate through hard situations and changes. A strong community of people who understand what you do and why you do it is essential.
Nevertheless, Darwin Woodka Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:02

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title: Nevertheless, Darwin Woodka Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I started college as a music theatre major and saw it wasn't going to lead anywhere interesting. My dad was an engineer, and software engineering was a brand new thing in the 80s. It was challenging and fun.

## I'm currently hacking on...

I've been mostly retired since 2003, when things kinda stopped being fun. When the Javascript kiddies with no software engineering experience were making more than me, and software process stopped seeming to matter, it felt like time to get out.

## I'm excited about...

Companies once again (!) realizing that process and SQA are important and necessary, and women's voices are important to be included in that process.

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

Don't let the bastards get you down. Speak up and say what needs to be said.
Nevertheless, phlorie Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:01

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title: Nevertheless, phlorie Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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#I began coding because...

When I was in high school, I started coding with HTML and CSS because it seemed easy enough and courses were available online. At the time, I didn't realise it could be a career path. Then I started studying science, mostly because I love mathematics. There were some programming classes in uni, I loved it and decided this was what I wanted to do with my life.

#I'm currently hacking on...

Now I'm a front end developer, working with React and Redux, building complex web applications.

#I'm excited about...

Building beautiful, user-friendly interfaces. Creating things and see them come to life. Modular, maintainable, scalable and reusable code makes me happy.

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

To never give up. No matter how hard it can be, the pitfalls we fall into, it makes us strong, and we deserve to be where we are even more, because we fought for it. Don't doubt yourself because others do, prove them wrong.
Nevertheless, Marie-Philippe Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:43:56

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title: Nevertheless, Marie-Philippe Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I wanted to make my guild look cool on neopets.com (seriously)! I started doing graphics on Paint and writing text on them in HTML using coordinates! That was good old times. :) 

## I'm currently hacking on...

In my classes in software engineering, I'm working on the breakthrough game. We're coding the game using the minimax + alpha beta algorithm, so it performs well. :) 
In my other course, we're working on a web application in Ruby on Rails for a non-profit organization.

On my spare time, I'm always working on my blog GirlKnowsTech.com! 


## I'm excited about...

Working on my blog. This is what motivates me these days and what makes me proud! 

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

You are as good as anyone else! Don't be afraid to take your place. You deserve it. Don't let the fear of being the only woman in the room refrain you from amazing opportunities you may have because that is the best choice I ever made for myself.
Nevertheless, Raquel Alegre Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:00

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title: Nevertheless, Raquel Alegre Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

It made sense!

## I'm currently hacking on...

Software for all kinds of research at University College London: from parsers of old Sumerian texts, to a web portal for self-serve web hosting in the cloud, as well as a visualization tool and database for the global shipping transport, and research on the evolution of gender bias through time using text mining on The London Times digital archive.

## I'm excited about...

Learning new technologies and doing anything that has something to do with maps!

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

Never be afraid to ask questions! Oh, and always help your fellow female developers.
Nevertheless, Alexandra Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:43:59

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title: Nevertheless, Alexandra Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

As a *teenager*, I began coding because I wanted to create Myspace layouts. 

As an *adult*, I wanted to create a website/resume in order to get a job in Tech. Tech seems to pay more and I love to learn new skills, solve problems and build new things. _It takes "working with my hands" to another level._ 

Secretly though, 9 year olds know how to code better than me, and that terrifies me. So I learned to code out of sheer self preservation.

## I'm currently hacking on...

I love the whole Chat Bot trend, so I'm working on a Bot that you can have a conversation with to learn more about me. It will be used as an interactive resume, of sorts. I'm also super into IoT and Smart Cites, so I'm working on a few projects. 

## I'm excited about...

How to Hack Harassment in online communities, and the role that AI and algorithms will help with making the internet a better place.

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

Get plugged into a community, contribute to an Open Source Project, apply to speak at a conference _before_ you think you're ready or able.
She Came, She Conquered, She Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:43:59

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title: She Came, She Conquered, She Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I've always loved computers. I don't remember an age where I wasn't fascinated with technology, and the way I became closer with that technology was through programming. 
I never touched programming properly until I reached Undergraduate level, as it was never offered as an option to me during my compulsory education. I couldn't afford to travel to the nearest college to complete the Computing qualification there, so I tried my hand at C++ in my spare time whilst finishing my A-Levels. 
I couldn't really get to grips with it, and decided to head to University and take Computer Science. The rest is history. 

## I'm currently hacking on...

For my Undergraduate thesis, I'm creating Sign Language Recognition software using the Leap Motion Controller. 
I'm also creating my own programming language which follows the design of being structured like you are writing a letter to your computer! 
At work I've been tasked with making an Enquiry Management System, which is my first experience of Front-end development. 

## I'm excited about...

The future of programming in general, so many new projects are being created each day and it's amazing having them be open source so everyone is able to contribute. I'm also really excited about my future as a programmer, I'm currently working at my second tech company while I finish my final year of my degree - then I should be going full time (provided they are happy with my work!). 

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

Don't be scared of what people think of you, you can be just as good as anyone else in the industry. Don't let anyone tell you you aren't good enough, or can't do what you dream of because of your gender.
Nevertheless, Ciara Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:43:57

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title: Nevertheless, Ciara Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

To be honest, I began because I didn't know what I wanted out of my future career. I knew I wanted to do something creative, something different from the norm in rural Ireland. Farming definitely didn't appeal to me, so I took a chance and began a course in Software Development. I'm glad I did.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Lots of projects! We've started to learn Angular 2, and I'm getting better and better at C# and JavaScript.

## I'm excited about...

The future, definitely. I've gotten a part-time job for a Web developer and I've found my passion for UI design. I can't wait to see what the future holds.

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

Keep making awesome things, keep making broken things, always keep learning and be proud of yourself.

Good luck.
Nevertheless, Margaret E. Ikeda Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:43:57

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title: Nevertheless, Margaret E. Ikeda Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I'd always walked the line between art/design and tech. A year ago, while volunteering with New York Cares at a Coney Island Community Center with a bunch of eager nine-year-olds and Lego Mindstorms kits, the kids' enthusiasm helped me realize that technology was for everyone, so it could be for me, too.

## I'm currently hacking on...

A choose-your-own-adventure (or any genre!) text game generator called StoryTell. We'll be presenting at Demo Day on 3/21 at Squarespace! 

## I'm excited about...

Product Design and learning R for data visualization.

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

Share with your peers, whether through a blog or just in person. I've been open on my blog about my struggles with mental health and the program we're in (Coalition for Queens) and I've been surprised by how many of my problems have been echoed by my peers who read the blog. It's heartening to connect with my peers on a deeper level.
Nevertheless, Estefania Morton Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:43:29

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title: Nevertheless, Estefania Morton Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I wanted to make the world work better, this is why I decided to major in Sociology, and also why I decided to leave it two years into the course. I realized, that as much as I love Sociology, my school's program was not giving me what I needed so I decided to leave the course and begin coding. I decided to code, because if my goal is to make the world work better, why not join the field that is deciding all the changes? 


## I'm currently hacking on...

I just deployed a project that I worked on together with two friends. It is a chrome extension called Oblik, which serves up related articles from different news sources when you are on a page with an article. It let's you know the usual political orientation of the article's source, and we made our best to serve news from different political perspectives, so that the user could easily see different points of views.

https://oblik.us/

## I'm excited about...

I just graduated, so I am really excited about all the cool stuff I will be able to make.

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

I was born and raised in one of the most sexist cities of a very sexist country. So I think I understand pretty well that feeling some of us women get, where you just feel like maybe your brain was not wired for a job like this... if everybody is saying it, it must be true, right? This stereotypes I think, are what have affected me most, these are what made me go from a mathlete when I was 14, to thinking I could never become an engineer when I was 18. Until a few months ago, that I actually tried software engineering and realized it was something I was really good at, I decided to make these stereotypes my fuel, and I invite every female coder to do the same thing too. We need to be more visible in the field so that future generations of female coders never get the feeling that maybe their brain was not wired for the job.
Nevertheless, Jessica Dembe Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:38:20

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title: Nevertheless, Jessica Dembe Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

Two reason:

Coding appealed to me as someone who likes to tinker with things. When I code an app or a basic program to completion, I feel powerful--almost like I can conquer the world.


## I'm currently hacking on...

[My online portfolio](https://jmdembe.github.io/)


## I'm excited about...

My first dev job that I am accepting today! :D

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

1)Do your best to bring up women who are coming up in tech behind you.

2)Build your network of women in tech that you can ask for advice and support.

3)Be kind.
Nevertheless, Charing Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:22:18

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title: Nevertheless, Charing Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I was curious about the internet and websites when I was a kid. I wanted to know how I, too, could have my own little place on the internet.

I bought my own domain, picked up HTML/CSS, learned how to use FTP, fooled around in Photoshop, installed Greymatter (blogging software at the time), and launched my site! :)

It's been a fun journey since.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Building design systems with React and functional CSS. I'm passionate about the intersection of UX design and UI engineering.

## I'm excited about...

Teaching youth to be just as excited about technology as I am!

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

Stay curious. Keep learning. Surround yourself with really smart people. Mentor others.
Nevertheless, ðŸŒŸt powell ðŸŒŸ Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:03:44

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title: Nevertheless, ðŸŒŸt powell ðŸŒŸ Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I realised the possibilities with technology are endless. I didn't want to just use technology and rely on others to make it, I wanted to be at the forefront and **make** it myself and make a difference to those around me. 

I'm the captain of my destiny and coding is helping me make my dreams a reality.

## I'm currently hacking on...

An amazing project called [Draw My Life](https://github.com/empowerhack/DrawMyLife-service). We are providing a set of tools for field workers, the humanitarian community, and the public to understand, visualise and share the experience of refugee children.

I'm also working on a personal project to help further enrich the lives of Black British people, but it's a secret at the moment ðŸ˜œ

## I'm excited about...

Virtual and Augmented reality, especially when used to create educational tools.

Imagine how exciting school would have been for all of us if we had the opportunity to emerge ourselves into what we are learning? Rather than listening to someone telling you about the human body, you can put on some kit and _"be inside"_ a body and see first hand what is happening. It's fascinating.

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

Never forget we are making world changes, so scream it out loud that you are making a difference and are unashamedly coders. 

Our time for sitting quietly in the corner whilst others are visible is over. Be proud that you code and remember we truly are rockstars ðŸ¤˜ðŸ¾
What papers on software engineering have you enjoyed reading?
Tags: discuss
Published: 2017-03-08 11:21:31

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title: What papers on software engineering have you enjoyed reading?
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tags: discuss
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I recently found [this one](https://www.cqse.eu/publications/2005-concise-and-consistent-naming.pdf) from 2005 about concise and consistent naming of identifiers.

What papers have you enjoyed reading recently?
Nevertheless Nancee coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 10:16:57

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title: Nevertheless Nancee coded
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...
At a very young age, I became fascinated with coding and the logic behind hacking, so much so that I applied to study a course with options in Computer Science. Unfortunately I studied a different course. Fast-forward to five years after graduation, I got an opportunity to go for a programming course and I haven't looked back yet. Though I am still in the beginning phase of coding, I have come a long way and haven't regretted that decision.

## I'm currently hacking on...

I am currently learning how to build simple apps with JavaScript.

## I'm excited about...

I am excited about using technology to solve real-life problems and that has been key in motivating my desire to purse programming.

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

For all females out there who feel intimidated to pursue a field dominated by males, my advice is this, don't be scared. Truth is you will meet some difficulty on your journey, but keep in mind that you're not alone and many have succeeded, so will you.
Nevertheless, Mei Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 08:42:47

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title: Nevertheless, Mei Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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Ever since I was a child I loved building things and solving problems. Studying Computer Science was a no-brainer for me and it's a decision I've never regretted. 

I have done a bit of everything, but I'm currently working on web development using Symfony. 

As a woman in a mainly male environment, sometimes you find yourself in awkard, uncomfortable or blatanly sexist situations. I've found that the best thing I can do aganist that is actually the same I would have done anyway: work well, work hard, do my best. This is precisely what I'd like to say to any woman who feels insecure about working in STEM related jobs: do your best, let your good work speak for you and you will be fine.
Nevertheless, Paige Pauli Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 08:25:37

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title: Nevertheless, Paige Pauli Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I wasn't sure what to do after college. I was working as an office assistant at a university, but I felt I should gain some hands-on skills of some kind. I had always been interested in art & design and had always loved computer class—I'd had an amazing (female!) computer teacher in elementary and middle school (hi, Mrs. Lewis!)—so I thought, "Maybe I should figure out how to make websites..." Once I learned the foundational basics of HTML, CSS, and JS from a class at the university where I worked, I was able to Google for the rest. I eventually transitioned into product design, but still spend a good amount of time polishing up the CSS for devs on various projects. Coding still feels so magical to me, and I love the instant gratification of building UI.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Designing a platform for a health insurance company working to provide better preventative care to Medicare and Medicaid patients.

## I'm excited about...

Making enterprise software more human. Many people only exposed to consumer-level products probably think enterprise is boring; but I find the problems on the enterprise side *so* much more interesting. I love the challenge of making incredibly complex systems as simple, intuitive, and efficient as possible; automating the basic processing that computers are good at, and leveraging people where human intuition and analysis can't be replaced by machines.

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

Imposter Syndrome is *real* but do your best not to listen to it. You are *far* more talented and capable than you think you are.
Nevertheless, April Wensel Coded 
Tags: shecoded, womenintech, empathy
Published: 2017-03-08 08:00:11

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title: Nevertheless, April Wensel Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded, women in tech, empathy
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![Coding at an IoT hackathon](http://i.imgur.com/rj9vbEA.jpg "Coding at an IoT hackathon last year") <sup>[Coding up some mood lighting at a hackathon last year](http://aprilwensel.com/mood_rooms)</sup>


## I began coding because...

In high school, I found that coding was a completely new way to express myself and connect with others by creating interactive experiences.

Also—full disclosure—at the time, I dreamed of making computer games for a living. ;-)

## I'm currently hacking on...

I've been consistently coding since 2002, and I've never used the term "hacking" to describe what I do (even when I'm at "hackathons"). 

Currently, I'm building [Compassionate Coding](http://compassionatecoding.com) to make the tech industry a friendlier place through workshops and mentoring.

As part of that effort, I'm working on a sentiment analysis project for Stack Overflow and Github comments that can handle technical language more effectively than the existing algorithms. My goal is to call attention to the [toxic tone](https://blog.techinclusion.co/tech-has-a-toxic-tone-problem-lets-fix-it-37bb3517ab97) present in these communities in order to improve it. If you want to help or have ideas, [I'd love to hear from you](mailto:april@compassionatecoding.com). 

## I'm excited about...

I'm excited that more people are coming to coding from non-traditional backgrounds. You are the future of this industry, and I'm counting on you to help make it a more compassionate one! 

I'm also excited about the people who are using technology to address real social issues rather than just building another ad company or dating app.

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

My advice for all genders of coders and non-coders is the same: take the time to get in touch with your core values, and allow those values to guide your actions every single day. Don't allow outside forces (like peer pressure or a high paycheck or a lucrative but shady business opportunity) to shake your ethical foundation. 

Be humble. 

Forgive easily (especially yourself). 💙