teleren/devto huggingface dataset:
Nevertheless, Stephanie Winn Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 16:24:18

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title: Nevertheless, Stephanie Winn Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

#### I began to code because I missed the creativity of building something from scratch and the feeling of accomplishment that came with that. I had tinkered with HTML and inline CSS when I was a teenager making Myspace layouts. At the time I didn't know I was coding. It was just fun for me! After we took a career aptitude test, mine came back to say I would be a great systems engineer or IT professional.  Growing up in a rural community most of the girls in my class laughed at that and I got embarrassed. I ended up pursuing a degree in public relations despite my love for computers. Working as a PR professional, everything about what I was doing felt off and it never really clicked. Finally, I found the Iron Yard (RIP) and realized what my career had been missing!

#### During my time learning I dealt with comments discouraging me from my goal. Comments about learning slowly, not knowing enough and I was even once asked if I was a recruiter at a Javascript conference. Even though I was still just a student I kept going hoping these were isolated incidents. As a web developer now I realize we still have a long way to go to make working in tech a safe place for women. I won't give up though.

#### I know I belong here and I will continue to break the mold of what a computer programmer "looks" like. I'm grateful for all of the women that made technology what it is today and I'm excited to make my mark to make it easier for women and non-binary people to see this as a safe and inclusive environment.
TED Talk: Teach girls bravery, not perfection (Reshma Saujani)
Tags: news, reference, linkbook
Published: 2018-03-13 13:33:38

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title: TED Talk: Teach girls bravery, not perfection (Reshma Saujani)
published: true
tags: news,reference,linkbook
canonical_url: https://theopensourceu.org/ted-talk-teach-girls-bravery-not-perfection-reshma-saujani/
---

 ![TED Talk: Teach girls bravery, not perfection (Reshma Saujani)](https://theopensourceu.org/content/images/2018/03/ted-logo-fb.png)

I have a daughter (as well as a beautiful wife) and this topic is of great relevance to me. Not just at home but work, tech - just life. Sometimes, when executing an idea or project (school or work), we must open ourselves up to criticism and that can be scary.

Let's teach girls to be brave in the face of criticism and resistance. Our girls and women have great ideas and contributions to make and they should be willing and free to do and share them.

**Happy International Women's day 2018**

[Video belongs here](https://theopensourceu.org/ted-talk-teach-girls-bravery-not-perfection-reshma-saujani/): https://theopensourceu.org/ted-talk-teach-girls-bravery-not-perfection-reshma-saujani/
A view on American work culture
Tags: achieve, american, communication, culture
Published: 2022-02-28 18:13:30

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title: A view on American work culture
published: true
date: 2018-03-08 15:52:00 UTC
tags: achieve,american,communication,culture
canonical_url: https://blog.marnylopez.com/2018/03/a-view-on-american-work-culture.html
---

I spent a month in United States for a work trip, and as a Latin American I can denote that labor cultures are quite different, have a look at my short list on differences I noted between our cultures and let me know your thoughts down below on the comments section.

##   

## 
[![](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E12AQGr-nZqmWqpug/article-inline_image-shrink_1000_1488/0/1552071175468?e=1647475200&v=beta&t=ve87I_Hm2t2oJUHVc2ILzCZ-B3M5ef0NBq3z4FQvoAU)](https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E12AQGr-nZqmWqpug/article-inline_image-shrink_1000_1488/0/1552071175468?e=1647475200&v=beta&t=ve87I_Hm2t2oJUHVc2ILzCZ-B3M5ef0NBq3z4FQvoAU)
Time is money

Said to emphasize that you should not waste time, because you could be using it to earn money.  
 Americans have this in mind all the time and invest all the possible time to finishing any business idea they've got.

## Individuality

Americans are motivated from an early age to be independent and to develop their own goals in life. They are also rewarded when they try to achieve their goals with more effort, this is something we should embrace even more in our culture, why not help a friend when he/she creates a startup?

## Privacy

They like their privacy and enjoy time alone. Visitors from other countries will find the offices and homes of Americans open but their thoughts are considered private. What do you think? can be considered irrelevant

## Equality

Most of them hold the ideal that "we are all created equally" and we have the same rights. This includes both men and women of all ethnicities and all cultural groups living in the United States.

## Informality

The lifestyle is usually casual, you can see coworkers in the office in shorts and T-shirts. Managers and directors rarely wear ties and some of them may even wear jeans

Greetings and farewells are usually short, informal and friendly. "Hi", "How are you?", "What's up?" and "See you". Friendships are also casual, Americans seem to start and easily end friendships.

## Achieve

They are oriented to achievement and how hard they work and play. Americans are always "on the move" because sitting quietly doing nothing seems like a waste of time.

## Communication

Americans try to deal with their differences face to face and without mediators, which sometimes can be interpreted as rude by foreigners. They always express their opinions, even if they do not agree with their coworkers.

Please feel free to let me know what you think on my short overview on American work culture, I really would like to see your opinions
Nevertheless, Sarah Williams Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 15:42:04

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title: Nevertheless, Sarah Williams Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began/continue to code because...

As a black women it has been difficult breaking boundaries in the tech field. I code because I want to continue to inspire and empower other black women who want to be in the tech field but are afraid that they do not belong.I want them to know that they can learn to code and be successful in the tech world. That they have a group of fellow black tech women rooting for their success. I want them to know that they have a seat at the table as well.
Nevertheless, yzabiyaka Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 15:23:42

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title: Nevertheless, yzabiyaka Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---
I began and continue to code because I am insatiably curious and action oriented person. My curiosity lead me from AI (ML) to infrastructure, from massive Bayesian networks that knew all about the world to Google Maps to Access control to Internet of Things. My need for action and results allowed me to advance all those areas. They wouldn't be the same without my contributions and leadership!

My advice for allies to support women and non-binary folks who code is - just let us code and stop the ones who try to stand in our way
Nevertheless, Stephanie Nemeth Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 15:10:58

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title: Nevertheless, Stephanie Nemeth Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I started coding...

because I needed a career change 3 years ago. I started out as a dev intern at a Ruby on Rails shop and development into a full fledged dev. I still feel like I am just treading water most of the time, but I think I've found my niche in frontend development.

## I'm excited about...

LEDs! No seriously, I'm excited how I've turned my weird LEDs/hardware/wearables hobby into opportunity to speak at conferences. I'm speaking at a bunch of frontend/javascript conferences this year, which is exciting, but also terrifying for me. I only spoke at my first conference last year.


## My advice for allies to support women and non-binary folks who code is....

Listen to them and amplify their voices.
Nevertheless, uniqueregina666 Coded 
Tags: shecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 14:58:40

---
title: Nevertheless, uniqueregina666 Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began/continue to code because...

I enrolled in Rutgers Coding Boot Camp because I felt this was the best way to start my journey of changing careers. I was an Early Childhood Educator with an Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. I spent over 10 years in the classroom and loved it! Unfortunately, in 2011 I was diagnosed with a disability that over time has been greatly affected by my career in education. The doctors and I decided, it was time for a change. I needed to start over, and this time I had to make sure that it not only would not affect me physically, but also have a positive impact mentally.  I had been “destined” to be an educator since High School and never really thought about anything else as a career path. So, I thought about all the things I enjoyed doing in the past. I truly enjoy working with technology, especially with web development. I had spent much of my free time during the “AOL and Myspace Craze” coding HTML and CSS for my profile as well as others. It was something I took pride in, I made something. Granted, it was a lot of copying and pasting but, I lived for it. I felt challenged when coding and felt a rush of happiness when I completed some code and hit the refresh button. Wow! It worked! 
	Fast forward to now, where Myspace is long gone, but HTML and CSS still exist, and that rush of happiness still happens every time I hit the refresh button. Coding is giving me the chance to not only do something I enjoy, but also allows me to work around my disability. I can make my own hours, work on projects that I will enjoy and or make an impact in the technological community.   Finally, and most important, coding allows me to be a functioning member of society and contribute despite my disability. 
	I became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference in my community. I wanted to give back to a system that gave me the power to be where I am today. That dream still lives, I will still make a difference, and be a role model for others. By the knowledge and skills, I obtain while learning to code, I can apply it towards some new educational applications. Possibly work for a company that will set the new standards for how information is taught to students. The possibilities are endless when you obtain the right skills and knowledge for working with anything.  I didn’t have a role model in this field, but I guarantee, in the future, I will be one for someone else. 
	If you are looking for a change, a challenge, or a new start, for any reason what so ever, this may be it for you! The skills you will obtain here are invaluable in the workplace and in life itself. Perseverance, discipline, growth mindset, and camaraderie are some of the character building traits you will develop during your time learning to code. You just need to have an open mind, and the willingness to make a change. 

<img src="https://thepracticaldev.s3.amazonaws.com/i/a4j66y49m5i1l5prbuqf.jpg
" alt="Regina Mireau">
One Person Can Make A Difference
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 14:49:11

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title: One Person Can Make A Difference 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## The first time I even heard of Web Development was when.. 
I accidentally took a multimedia design class in high school. I was trying to take a typing class but I just thought “oh well” and stayed in the class. My teacher was a football coach who needed a job and he had no idea about the subject of the class. So naturally I had no interest in the class. About a week or two later this girl walked in and she sat next to me. Sara showed me how HTML and CSS work together and that’s where it started.

## I’m currently learning..
how to manage my ADHD and stay self motivated when I’m coding on my own. (If you have any advice let me know) My advisor in college also had ADHD. He was the only reason I didn’t give up. When I needed help I would go to his class room and we would go off topic 100 times before he even answered my first question. 
But he saw potential in me and knew I needed help and he’s helped more than he knows.

## I want to brag about...
My website Chofia.github.io because I’ve edited it 12 times and it took me a while to understand GitHub. With the help of an old friend I’ve got it up and running. (For the most part)

## My advice for allies to support women and non-binary folks who code... 
is to continue to reach out to women through Meetups and to help out more younger women who have football coaches as teachers and need more inspiration to get started.
How to install Elixir in Manjaro Linux
Tags: tutorial, linux, elixir, manjaro
Published: 2018-03-08 18:28:49

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title: How to install Elixir in Manjaro Linux
published: true
tags: ["tutorial", "linux", "elixir", "manjaro"]
canonical_url: https://lobotuerto.com/blog/how-to-install-elixir-in-manjaro-linux/
cover_image: https://thepracticaldev.s3.amazonaws.com/i/vrawjvix4uivw09k0rar.jpeg
---

***

You can check the latest updated version of this article at [lobotuerto's notes - How to install Elixir in Manjaro Linux.](https://lobotuerto.com/blog/how-to-install-elixir-in-manjaro-linux/)

***


# Installation process

I really like version managers for my dev languages.

I’ve been using [asdf](https://github.com/asdf-vm/asdf) for installing [Erlang](https://www.erlang.org/) and [Elixir](https://elixir-lang.org/) with **OTP** support.

Let’s start!

Clone the **GitHub** repository:

```
git clone https://github.com/asdf-vm/asdf.git ~/.asdf --branch v0.4.2
```

Add some lines to your `.bashrc` file:

```
echo -e '\n. $HOME/.asdf/asdf.sh' >> ~/.bashrc
echo -e '\n. $HOME/.asdf/completions/asdf.bash' >> ~/.bashrc
```

Make changes to `.bashrc` effective or just close and open your terminal:

```
exec $SHELL
```

Finally install **Erlang** and **Elixir:**

```
asdf plugin-add erlang
asdf list-all erlang
asdf install erlang 20.2.4
asdf global erlang 20.2.4

asdf plugin-add elixir
asdf list-all elixir
asdf install elixir 1.6.2-otp-20
asdf global elixir 1.6.2-otp-20
```

To activate `iex` REPL history, add this to your `.bashrc`:

```
export ERL_AFLAGS="-kernel shell_history enabled"
```

If you are using this [awesome editor](https://code.visualstudio.com/) (hint: **Visual Studio Code** ), you should try the [ElixirLS](https://github.com/JakeBecker/vscode-elixir-ls) extension.

# Links

- [Elixir School — Lessons about the Elixir programming language](https://elixirschool.com/en/)
- [Ten things I wish I knew before using Elixir](https://ropig.com/blog/ten-things-wish-knew-using-elixir/)
Nevertheless, Julia Winegeart Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 14:01:03

---
title: Nevertheless, Julia Winegeart Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began/continue to code because...

I began coding because I needed a job. I continue to code because it turns out I really enjoy it. I had no coding experience before college! Not everyone started out as a kid!


## I want to brag about...

I'm back to work after the birth of my daughter and I've been pumping/breastfeeding while being a fulltime coder for 4 months now.
How to install PostgreSQL in Manjaro Linux
Tags: tutorial, linux, postgres, manjaro
Published: 2018-03-08 18:25:53

---
title: How to install PostgreSQL in Manjaro Linux
published: true
tags: ["tutorial", "linux", "postgresql", "manjaro"]
canonical_url: https://lobotuerto.com/blog/how-to-install-postgresql-in-manjaro-linux/
cover_image: https://thepracticaldev.s3.amazonaws.com/i/v1g7diqc41op11fv1w4p.jpg
---

# Installation process

Setting up **PostgreSQL** in **Manjaro Linux** is very easy.

Just follow these steps and you’ll have a working installation in no time.

Install the `postgresql` package:

```
sudo pacman -S postgresql
```

Then setup a password for the `postgres` user with:

```
sudo passwd postgres
```

Switch to the `postgres` user account and initialize the database cluster:

```
sudo su postgres -l # or sudo -u postgres -i
initdb --locale $LANG -E UTF8 -D '/var/lib/postgres/data/'
exit
```

Options for `initdb` are as follows:

- `--locale` is the one defined in `/etc/locale.conf`.
- `-E` is the default encoding for new databases.
- `-D` is the default location for storing the database cluster.

Now, start and enable the `postgresql.service`:

```
sudo systemctl enable --now postgresql.service
```

That’s it!

# Links

- [PostgreSQL in the ArchWiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/PostgreSQL)
- [systemd in the ArchWiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Systemd)
Babysteps in Coding
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 13:39:56

---
title: Babysteps in Coding
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began/continue to code because...
I began to learn how to code in 2016. My exboyfriend introduced me to one of these online games where you can learn and practise code. I started with Python3 and then I began exploring Arduino. I began to develop a tiny tiny game to get more familiar with code. 
I recently took a break from coding because of some health issues and private incidents that got in my way. 

I'm really interested in IT-security and went to a congress last year where that was one of the main topics. 
I think we all should pay more attention to it. It becomes more and more important to protect our privacy and independence regarding the internet and modern technology. 

## My advice for allies to support women and non-binary folks who code is....
Stay curious and don't lose faith over stupid comments by others.
Mistakes are always a chance to improve and nothing to be ashamed of.
I also encourage you to get in touch with local hackspaces. Because for me it was always relieving to see that others struggle too. Plus, there is always someone to answer your questions.

Keep in mind that coding is not a superpower it's something that I think everyone can learn. Last but not least be kind to yourself if you fail! That is something that I still have to learn.;-P 

Happy international Women's Day!
Nevertheless, Becca Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 13:12:58

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

## I began/continue to code because...

I had to! During my degree in photography we were tasked with creating a portfolio site for our work and I was hooked from there. I went on to intern for a local startup company after graduating to build up my skill set, until a few months later  when I went on get my first job as a designer within a small agency.

Since then I've worked in a variety of different roles including on an internal web team for a large insurance company and now I'm currently working as a frontend dev for a rapidly growing agency in the North of England.

I continue to code simply because I love it and I find immense satisfaction in solving a problem you've been stuck on for a while. 

## I'm an expert at...

Nothing! But that isn't stopping me from learning and trying to grow and improve as a developer. I focus primarily on JavaScript developer, from smaller, simpler projects to larger more complex systems like SPA's. More recently I've been dabbling with PHP trying to boost my knowledge of backend systems.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Internally I've been working on developing a frontend CLI tool and linters to improve our workflow and helping the others on the frontend team grow together.

## My advice for other women and non-binary folks who code is...

Keep at it! It's daunting being the minority in this industry and it took me a couple of years to get used to and adjust to it before I felt I could start to thrive. Because of this it's all the more important to take the time to encourage and celebrate each other within the industry and build each other up to be the best that we can be.
Nevertheless, Irma Mesa Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 13:03:54

---
title: Nevertheless, Irma Mesa Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded

---

## I want to brag about...

In November 2017 I applied for the Grow With Google Scholarship. Didn’t hear back and honestly thought I hadn’t gotten it! I started to accept that and just kept studying on my own. I joined a Chingu Cohort, which if you haven’t heard or been a part of their cohorts - HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 

Kept studying JS which has been my friend and foe for about the past year. I kept telling myself that I needed a more structured environment to actually learn but I think that was me making an excuse. It’s hard. It’s hard to learn a new coding language by yourself. But I have a great advantage, my girlfriend is a software engineer and she’s my go to for any JS questions! 

January came around and I looked at my inbox as I usually do and BAM! I saw an email from Udacity! At first I had to re-read because I thought I was going crazy and maybe they sent it to the wrong person by mistake. But no - I was one of the receipients for the Grow With Google Front-End Udacity course. 

This is definitely brag worthy in my opinion. I’ve been able to re-learn HTML, CSS and JS and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. The Slack community they set up for all receipients is filled with hungry and super helpful human beings. Every question I’ve asked has been answered and the cool thing is that a lot of times your peers in this course won’t give you answers but they’ll point you in the right direction. How awesome is that. You gotta THINK. 

I’m about done with the course. The deadline is April 11th! Another brag is that just this week I became the student leader for the #women-techmakers channel in the Slack. I’m crossing my fingers that I receive the Nanodegree next and just keep on learning! 

If you are interested in learning more about the scholarship or just want to talk about getting more women in tech, reach out! @irmatable on Twitter!
Nevertheless, Wending Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 12:25:53

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

## I began/continue to code because...

I like it and I want to do some cool thing.


## I recently overcame...

As a back end programmer, start to do some new cool front end stuff and get very good feedback.


## I want to brag about...

Enjoy keep learning new things and have good communication skill. 


## My advice for allies to support women and non-binary folks who code is....

Let interest to be the driver
Nevertheless, wenjialiu0510 Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2018-03-08 12:23:07

---
title: Nevertheless, wenjialiu0510 Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began/continue to code because...

I am interested in logic.

## I recently overcame...

I recently learned new technology angularjs and augular2.

## I want to brag about...

I like keeping learning new things. 

## My advice for allies to support women and non-binary folks who code is....

More chances provided
Q: How to set up a Front End Environment in a PHP project?
Tags: discuss
Published: 2018-03-08 11:42:36

---
title: Q: How to set up a Front End Environment in a PHP project?
published: true
description: How would I go about integrating a Front End DE in my PHP project?
tags: discussion
---

So I've just started digging into <b>Codeigniter</b> (a lightweight PHP framework) and wish to set up a complete front end development environment with, as it has nothing like this out of the box. A little light weighted replica of one Laravel employs, if you may.

In the process, I've stumbled upon different terminologies such as <i>JS Task Runner</i>, <i>CSS Preprocessor</i>, <i>CSS Framework</i>, <i>Bower</i>, and <i>webpack</i>, etc.

My question is: What would be the best way to get to know more about them and most importantly, piece them together to make it work?

Thanks.