teleren/devto huggingface dataset:
Hi, I'm Eddie Kollar
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-07 03:23:51

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

I have been coding for 15 years.

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

I live in San Diego, CA.

I work for Vyndica

I mostly program in these languages: Javascript.

I am currently learning more about GraphQL.

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Sarah Doire Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-06 23:47:41

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

## I began coding because...

I was dissatisfied with my career as a retail manager and wanted to use my love of logic in order to create products for people to use. Coding was the answer.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Honestly, mostly work projects, but I do hope to get back to my personal project that is an app designed to keep track of one's physical musical collection (CDs, vinyl, etc.). I've found that most available apps are designed with digital music collections in mind. As someone who has bought duplicate CDs and records more than I care to admit, this app is a perfect way to keep track of what is on my shelves when I'm out record shopping.

## I'm excited about...

Diving deeper into using ElasticSearch and eventually switching from Angular 1.5 to Angular 2. (Or will it be 4 by then?!)

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

Especially when first starting out as a developer, or when you're learning a new technology, do not be discouraged or frustrated by failure. I've been told to expect 90% failure and 10% success, and that seems pretty accurate. The 90% failure makes that 10% of successes so much sweeter! Also, do not compare your knowledge base to that of others and decide you're not as good. Only compare your knowledge base to what it was a week ago, a month ago, a year ago...and you'll be super impressed with how much you have grown as a developer!
Embrace How Random the Programming Interview Is
Tags: careeradvice
Published: 2017-03-04 20:20:19

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title: Embrace How Random the Programming Interview Is
published: true
description: This is an opportunity to land your programming dream job.
cover_image: http://i.imgur.com/mlVdTrg.jpg
tags: career advice
---

The typical programming interview is unscientific and random. This is a blanket statement, but I believe it to be true. Your mileage may vary, but in general you will find yourself in situations where your success or failure is dependent on something random, like if you happened to get the question you on a whiteboard interview. And while the randomness *may* even out at scale, your individual outcomes are not going to be a pure function of your suitability for the job.

This kind of sucks. We would rather the process be more based on merit.

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No amount of soapboxing—if you are not DHH—is going to meaningfully affect on your personal outcomes. You should continue to voice your thoughts about better scenarios, but you cannot sit around waiting for the process to improve. You need to get out and make the most out of the popular process.

That means considering this randomness a feature, not a bug, in your personal approach, and go from there. That means applying for jobs you may not feel totally qualified for. If you want that great job at the company of your dreams, apply for it and embrace the opportunity to swing and maybe hit a home run.

Even established companies will find themselves scrambling to fill certain roles, or stumbling into a poor communication rhythm where their hiring process is not as tight as they want it to be. Step in and take advantage. Critically evaluating whether you are ideal for the job is negotiating against yourself from the get-go.

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I am not telling you to apply for jobs you are blatantly unqualified for or prey on companies that are radically disorganized. Both these outcomes are terrible for everyone, including yourself. But if you find yourself staring down an opportunity and wondering whether you are capable, please step into the batter's box and take a few swings. Reasonable qualification gaps can be closed quickly once you start the work and jump into the code.

Resignation to fate is a tough pill for software developers to swallow. We, as a species, love determinism. But if your goal is to land your dream job—or just get your first job—play the game and take more risks. It is up to the hiring firm to disqualify you, it's not your job. Somebody is going to be the benefactor of randomness, it may as well be you.

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As with anything, always be honest and ethical. Just because you are trying to play the game to your advantage, ripping people off is never worth it in the long run. This goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway.
Hi, I'm Ryan Token
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-06 22:42:15

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

I have been coding for [several] years.

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

I live in [Tulsa].

I work for [ConocoPhillips]

I mostly program in these languages: [JavaScript, PHP, Swift, SQL].

I am currently learning more about [Swift].

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Dawn
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-06 22:21:51

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title: Hi, I'm Dawn
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: https://avatars3.githubusercontent.com/u/682810?v=3&u=52c945bbfba18702c1fa0a3bd84c665f6e90a81a&s=400
tags: shecoded
---

I have been coding for a couple of decades.

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

I am British and work for IBM Internet of Things (IoT) in Munich as Designer and Developer.

I mostly program in these languages: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Java, python and other scripting languages/platforms.

I am currently learning more about how IoT affects the human condition - lifestyle and trends.

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Kim Hart Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-06 21:26:07

---
title: Nevertheless, Kim Hart Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

My marketing job had me feeling exhaustingly bored every day — it was tedious and my work didn't add much value to anyone's day. I hated answering the question, "So, what do you do?" I was craving something more challenging, more creative, more purposeful.

Learning to code seemed like a borderline unattainable goal for a girl who majored in journalism and was traditionally unskilled at math. More than a handful of people told me it was going to be too hard for me as a "right-brained" artist-type. Despite the apparent mountain in front of me, I couldn't shake the gut feeling that I should try to climb it anyway.

I started looking for inspiration in other female engineers who came from backgrounds other than computer science, and their stories were badass! I didn't want to waste any more of my career watching from the sidelines, so I quit my job, put myself in debt, and joined a boot camp. It was the best decision I've ever made.


## I'm currently hacking on...

I'm co-founding a political web app that helps you keep track of your Senators and Congresspeople (how they vote, how often they show up to work, what bills they introduce, etc.) Eventually, we'll be able to tell you how well your ideologies match your reps' voting patterns. I'm building the front end with React, Relay, GraphQL and Node.js. Our API is built with Python and SQL, so it's been a huge learning experience all around.


## I'm excited about...
Diving into different types of study material! I recently started checking out development books to get a better grasp on programming fundamentals. I'm currently reading *Eloquent JavaScript* by Marijn Haverbeke (highly recommend).

I've also become an advocate for tech podcasts recently. For my fellow front end devs, I recommend [Front End Happy Hour](http://frontendhappyhour.com/) — it's hosted by a really cool group of (male & female!) engineers from LinkedIn, Netflix and other power companies.


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

#### For those just starting to learn:

Try not to let imposter syndrome get you down. Even if you're brand new and haven't touched GitHub or a text editor yet, don't let intimidation get the best of you. The learning curve is steep and everyone feels overwhelmed at some point. The fact that you've chosen to pursue this field means that you're tough, both intellectually and emotionally. Seek out mentorships and events through [WomenWhoCode](https://www.womenwhocode.com/) or [GirlsWhoCode](https://girlswhocode.com/). Don't let anyone talk down to you, men or otherwise. You have good ideas, so speak with conviction. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Last but not least, build things that make you happy.

#### For the established engineers:

Y'all are awesome! Keep kicking ass, breaking glass ceilings, and practicing empathy with devs who are less experienced than you are. Your guidance (even via Twitter/Stack Overflow/forums) is more appreciated than you realize.
Nevertheless, Chloe Lee Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-06 21:26:01

---
title: Nevertheless, Chloe Lee Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I was in awe of what my coworkers were building and the tools/skills they had to create positive change at their finger tips! 

## I'm currently hacking on...

Breaking out monolithic code base into microservices. 

## I'm excited about...

Learning more about and building a admin app with React!

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

Never doubt yourself - sometimes you'll wake up and realize you're a master at that once impossible and scary task.
Hi, I'm Paul Beresuita
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-06 19:07:26

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

I have been coding for over 10 years.

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

I live in Atlanta, GA.

I work for AT&T

I mostly program in these languages: HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Python, and Java.

I am currently learning more about ES6/7.

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Katie Crane Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-06 21:14:46

---
title: Nevertheless, Katie Crane Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I wanted my calculator to do my math homework for me.

## I'm currently hacking on...

This gnarly data migration.

## I'm excited about...

Doing some work in React after the gnarly migration.

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

Keep coding.
Hi, I'm Chloe Lee
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-06 21:13:42

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

I have been coding for 2 years.

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

I live in NYC.

I work for DoSomething.org

I mostly program in these languages: php

I am currently learning more about React

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Emelie Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-06 21:03:45

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

## I began coding because...

The desire to code have always been there since I was shown html code by a family member back in the 90s as a 8 year old. 

Also you can create something out of nothing.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Currently I'm working on small projects that will see daylight when done also working on my own website, which is the most exciting  thing I'm working on.

## I'm excited about...

To learn more about PHP, java and JavaScript. I'd like to learn much as I can in the languages that fascinate me. 

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

My advice is directed to beginners like me, get yourself a mentor if possible it will make the transition into something new more easier and fun, read read read all you can. And practise and practice, tutorials is your friend & Google. 

If a man tells you to not do it because you're a woman  (happened to me), don't listen. Just flip your hair (or whatever you can flip) in the other direction and JUST DO IT!
Hi, I'm William Oppel
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-06 18:38:12

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

I have been coding for 30 years, but mostly now outdated languages.

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

I live in Texas City.

I work for Galveston Campus of Texas A&M University.

I mostly program in these languages: [languages].

I am currently learning more about [topic].

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Kelly Vaughn Coded
Tags: wecoded, freelance, entrepreneurship
Published: 2017-03-06 16:46:11

---
title: Nevertheless, Kelly Vaughn Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded,freelance,entrepreneurship
cover_image: http://i.imgur.com/RuBkJhU.jpg
---

## I began coding because...

I got my start in coding at the young age of 11 when I really wanted to build my own little community (guild) on [Neopets](http://neopets.com). I never would've guessed that before I had even become a teenager I would be beginning my career as a developer. I just felt such an immediate connection with development - the challenge of learning a new language, the sense of accomplishment that comes with making something function just as I had envisioned it (even if that meant building some really stellar tables and marquees back then). Fifteen years later, those feelings are still present throughout my day-to-day. 

## I'm currently hacking on...

I'm in the process of re-launching my own business. My career goals no longer align with the freelance life and I'm currently going through the rebranding process to grow into more of a pseudo-agency format. I'm working on my #GIRLBOSS mantra and building a team of experts to help me accomplish the goals I can no longer achieve on my own.

On the technical end, I'm also currently learning Ruby on Rails to start doing a bit more backend development, as I've always lived in the front end all my life. It's like I'm 11 all over again with the basic goal-setting and accomplishments, only this time I have a larger vocabulary of choice curse words when my code's not working as it should.

## My advice for other women who code (or want to get into coding) is...

* Seek out a mentor - someone who's currently doing the tasks you'd like to see yourself doing at some point in the future. There are so many other developers out there who would love to share their knowledge and experiences so you can succeed as a developer and (hopefully) not make the same mistakes I know we all have made in the progression of our careers.

* Be a mentor. Contribute to the exchange of information and join your local chapter of a group that promote careers in development, such as [Women Who Code](https://www.womenwhocode.com/), [Girls Who Code](http://girlswhocode.com/) or [Girl Develop It](https://www.girldevelopit.com/). For me, the real reward comes when you've gone full circle and have helped others reach the goals you once had when you were just starting out.
Nevertheless, Kim Arnett ï£¿ Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-06 16:11:47

---
title: Nevertheless, Kim Arnett ï£¿ Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## My Story
I began developing by complete accident. In college, I took an intro to programming class which I thought would be a lot of drag-and-dropping (I was very wrong.) I quickly learned how much I enjoyed programming from the creative outpour of solving problems, to witnessing user interaction -- it was all very exciting. My first job taught me a hard and quick lesson about the tech industry. During my almost 2 year stay, I learned about the impact of a good manager, and that of a bad manager. I found myself in thriving environments, and very poisonous ones. I made a lot of great friends, and even a few enemies. I learned that it's important to put your needs first, and any good company will respect that.


## Currently
4 years later, iOS development is still my primary technology. Getting started with mobile during the peak of "app-mania" was very exciting. Now, it's great seeing how mobile devices and apps can work together to solve real problems. From using GPS to find people in distress, or using Bluetooth for indoor navigation/notifications, mobile is still having an exciting ride. 

On the side, I've also built an android app, and most recently a Roomba-style robot with an Arduino board. (A blog post on that is coming soon.) In 2016 I spoke at my first conference, which has given me a fresh breath of giving back. Since, I've given another session at Codemash, and even started a local meetup geared toward lady developers. 

## Advice
It can be very difficult at times to continue, sometimes it even seems hopeless. Don't give up. We need you in this field, we need you to continue fighting for equal rights, for equal treatment and for younger generations of women to come. If you find yourself in a poisonous environment, it's okay to change jobs. You don't owe anyone an explanation, you owe it to yourself to find happiness in a manager, team, and company that supports you to thrive.

Most important advice I must give is to never stop learning. Technology is changing SO fast. To keep up, you must continue learning new things, learning how to do things better, and always improving. You can do it!
Hi, I'm Iain Smith
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-06 10:33:33

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

I have been coding for 6 years.

You can find me on Twitter as [@b099l3](https://twitter.com/b099l3)

I live in Glasgow, Scotland.

I work for Screenmedia

I mostly program in these languages: C#, Objective-C, Java, Swift, Bash.

I am currently learning more about Unity, Web Development and F#.

Nice to meet you.
A WANDERING WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-06 09:27:56

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title: A WANDERING WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
---

![Pixel Boutique](http://blog.pixelboutique.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/profile.jpg "Pixel Boutique")

*I have been coding since Myspace allowed us to edit our themes behind the scenes with HTML and internal CSS -- back in 2007 maybe?*

*I'm a Wordpress Developer using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript.
I freelance for myself and I am currently working on a whole new bank of premade Wordpress Themes.*

*I live in the ever rainy United Kingdom but travel as often as possible.*

*You can find me on [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/pixelboutiqueuk) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pixelboutiqueuk) -- feel free to say hello.*

*Merci*
Hi, I'm John Magee
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-05 23:55:00

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

I have been coding for too many years to not be more skilled.

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

I live in Santa Barbara.

I work for a company that has nothing to do with tech

I mostly program in these languages: Ruby/Rails.

I am currently learning more about everything.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Valeriya
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-05 20:30:28

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

I have been coding for 4 years.

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

I live in DMV area.

I mostly program in these languages: Java, JavaScript, and SQL.

I am currently learning more about JavaScript.

Nice to meet you.
Explore Bucharest -- Cotroceni
Tags: bucharest, explore, cotroceni, post
Published: 2019-01-20 15:01:34

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title: Explore Bucharest -- Cotroceni
published: true
tags: bucharest,explore,cotroceni,post
canonical_url: https://horia141.com/explore-bucharest-cotroceni.html
series: "Explore Bucharest"
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Hi, I'm Shripathy
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-05 14:59:23

---
title: Hi, I'm Shripathy
published: true
description: Just another coder and am trying to be better everyday.
cover_image: http://wallsdesk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Mr.-Robot-for-desktop.png
tags: introductions
---

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

I live in Chennai.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Lorenzo DeLeon
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-05 14:32:30

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

I have been coding for 43 years. I started with Fortran!

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

I live in Arlington Heights, IL, just outside of Chicago.

I work for Trexin Consulting. I love being a player/coach for younger development teams.

I mostly program in these languages: Java, Python, C#, C++, Swift.

I am currently learning more about Agile, DevOps, Microservices, Spring*, Go, Node.js, Blockchain, NoSQL, etc., etc.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm TechBug
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-05 13:47:41

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

I have been coding for [number] years.

You can find me on GitHub as [me00](https://github.com/me00)

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 Antoine Gagnon
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-05 13:23:50

---
title: Hi, I'm Antoine Gagnon
published: true
description: That's some quick introduction
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
---

I have been coding for 5 years.

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

I live in Bordeaux, France.

I mostly program in these languages: Java, PHP.

I am currently learning more about whatever I saw in a random article.

Nice to meet you.
Everything you heard about me is true
Published: 2017-03-05 10:09:27

---
title: Everything you heard about me is true
published: true
description: Spark & Scala, all day, every day
cover_image: https://www.google.nl/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiDje6wj7_SAhXIDiwKHSmjCbgQjhwIBQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FTomLous&psig=AFQjCNHhUSuiUsscTx6T_fKVkPgn_ghYbw&ust=1488794911874267
tags: 
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