teleren/devto huggingface dataset:
Nevertheless, Becky Sroufe Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 22:14:19

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

I fell in love with the web and wanted to create something cool to add to it. I saw some really neat websites and wondered how people did it, so I started doodling my own designs but found myself unable to make these ideas into real live websites. I started searching on how to code and started learning HTML and CSS through simple online tutorials people had posted, and it took off from there!

## I'm currently hacking on...

Building user-friendly products and experiences for web and mobile.

## I'm excited about...

Bringing women together in our community! I co-run Ladies That UX here in my city of Phoenix, Arizona, and it's incredible and amazing to see what happens when you get a group women together to connect and support each other. We empower one another to achieve our dreams and have the strength to unite to put an end to the inequalities we as women face. We are strong, fearless, unstoppable and asbolutely deserving of all the same opportunities and rights that others enjoy.

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

Don't ever believe you CAN'T. You absolutely can, and there may be times it seems impossible or others may make you feel like you weren't meant to do it. Don't let those setbacks stop you - if you want to do it, then DO. Block out the negative words from others who would put you down or dismiss you; they are stomping on you to build themselves up. It's COMPLETELY okay to ask questions, it's okay to not know the answers or even the basics - we all started from knowing nothing and built our way up. It's okay to fail and then fail again, too. It's a part of the journey and the process!
Nevertheless, Jess Bell from DCFemTech and Washington Post,Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 21:53:14

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title: Nevertheless, Jess Bell from DCFemTech and Washington Post,Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I felt trapped in a career with little upward movement and I loved tinkering with websites. After teaching myself a bit to do my job as a digital media coordinator better, I realized that coding is fantastically creative and extremely rewarding, however challenging it may be!

## I'm currently hacking on...

Apps that support quality journalism at The Washington Post.

## I'm excited about...

How many women are getting into tech!! I help run DCFemTech, a women's coding collective in Washington DC, and daily I get requests about how to get involved, how to learn how to code, and how to give back once women are in the tech community.

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

Literally just start learning - learn the basics and add to that repository of knowledge as you go. NEVER be ashamed of where you are in YOUR learning journey. Ask for help from everyone - if someone throws shade at you for asking, most likely you have uncovered someone's fear of being 'found out' as not knowing what they are talking about - lets break this narrative - we all know things, and are at different parts of our learning, together we can make super fabulous, accessible, maintainable software!
Nevertheless, Leanne of @pixelboutiqeuk Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 20:31:58

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title: Nevertheless, Leanne of @pixelboutiqeuk Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

MySpace allowed me to edit the look of my profile using HTML + internal CSS. I was hooked. I must have changed my theme every week. Always learning + never satisfied with what I had created -- I'm still not + still forever changing my own website -- that was back way before Facebook reared it's none customising head. I despised Facebook for not allowing me to add flashing graphics + bad songs to my profile.
I learnt a lot from MySpace but quickly grew out of it + started to create static HTML websites for myself + friends. 

From there I began freelancing as a means to make some extra cash for my travels back in 2010 + since then I have been addicted. I took a small break to run my own vintage shop but quickly realised that I missed coding + got straight back into the game.


## I'm currently hacking on...

My own website (Obviously. Never happy + all that). I'm building a shop of pre-made Wordpress themes, all with a pretty minimalistic look -- I'm some what of a minimalist in the design aspect. I "specialise" in Wordpress Development, or at least I'm trying to, so that is my main focus right now. It's really a wonderful platform to develop on + the community support is amazing.

## I'm excited about...

One day freelancing from around the world. I'd like to earn just enough cash via Wordpress to fund a wanderlust dream. Coding from the beach. A mountain. Anywhere, just not your standard office space. I need to break out of the box + be free to combine my love of travel + code.

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

Focus on one aspect of coding that you enjoy + master that. You will never learn all languages, all programs, all softwares... technology just moves too damn fast. Since focusing on one thing, I've found myself learning so much more + at a faster pace. 

Make sure you take time away from your coding too. It's not only good for the soul, but also increases productivity. 

Network with a community, whether online or in your area. Tech people are the best + always there to lend a hand + boost your confidence -- especially women in tech, they are utterly amazing. I've made some wonderful friends via social media that are a true inspiration to me + it's always nice to hear that people have the same doubts + struggles that you may come across. 

Happy coding.
Hi, I'm Steve Gardner
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 18:10:37

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

I have been coding for over 10 years.
I live in California.
I mostly program in Javascript.

You can find me on Twitter as [@steveg3003](https://twitter.com/steveg3003)

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Moyinoluwa Adeyemi Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 20:31:07

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title: Nevertheless, Moyinoluwa Adeyemi Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I saw a J2ME application a couple of friends developed in my first year in university and I thought it was so cool that I wanted to create mine too.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Yoruba Watch Faces. It's an Android watch face that tells the time in Yoruba, a popular Nigerian language (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moyinoluwa.yorubawatchfaces)

## I'm excited about...

The future of tech. There's so much going on right now with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and it'll be exciting to see where we end up a few years from now.

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

Don't let your fears hold you down!
Nevertheless, Marie Haggberg Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 20:27:19

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title: Nevertheless, Marie Haggberg Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

... of a word processor. As a technical writer in a hospital engineering group, I was the one who "got the computer" (an early generation IBM PC). I started working with desktop database programs during a financial reporting effort at our hospital, then moved to relational databases, software development, and my second career. In coding and database work, I found a new outlet for my creativity, strengths in asking questions, and interest in storytelling. Coding also dovetailed with my writer's instinct for syntax, structure and organization.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Exploring graph databases; working with mapping, spatial data and geodatabases.

## I'm excited about...

Continued advances in automated builds and deployment, open source. 

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

For young women just entering the field: Always have an active side project, be it paid, volunteer, or your own work for education or enjoyment. Find a mentor to enrich your professional journey. 

For women who code: never internalize any marginalization or condescension you may encounter. This can be hard to do, but worth it given the self-esteem and confidence you'll retain. If you're an  established professional, give back through mentoring a junior dev, and by volunteering your technical skills as you can to local community groups in need.
Nevertheless, ðŸ‘©”ðŸ’» Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 20:24:48

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title: Nevertheless, ðŸ‘©”ðŸ’» Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

In the words of Harriet the Spy...
###"I want to remember everything. And I want to know everything...I want to learn everything I can."
...and so I did.
Hi, I'm Cher
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 20:19:20

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title: Hi, I'm Cher
published: true
description: My introduction post
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tags: introductions
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I have been coding for 17 years.

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

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Taylor Fuqua
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 19:25:05

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title: Hi, I'm Taylor Fuqua
published: true
description: My introduction post
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tags: introductions
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I have been coding for [number] years.

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

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 Amelia McNamara
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 19:06:41

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title: Hi, I'm Amelia McNamara
published: true
description: My introduction post
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tags: introductions
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I have been coding for 10 years.

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

I live in Northampton, MA.

I work for Smith College.

I mostly program in these languages: R.

I am currently learning more about object oriented systems.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm kaleigh
Tags: introductions, atlanta
Published: 2017-03-08 18:32:18

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title: Hi, I'm kaleigh
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions, atlanta
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I have been coding for 10+ years.

You can find me on Twitter as [@kaleighscruggs](https://twitter.com/kaleighscruggs) and Instagram as [@klgh.js](https://instagram.com/klgh.js).

I live and work in Atlanta.

I am a front-end web developer!
Context Switching kills your flow, what would keep you in the flow?
Published: 2017-03-08 18:21:22

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title: Context Switching kills your flow, what would keep you in the flow?
published: true
description: I fell in love with a problem, it's one that I see many software developers struggling with.  How to stay in your IDE doing what you love vs pulling your hair out looking for answers all over the web, in docs, etc.  There are a few great teams working to address this problem like kite.com, qbitlogic.com fluentcode.com, sourcegraph.com and I wish them all the best, because solving this problem for devs has the ability to improve all of our lives.
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tags: Developer Flow, IDE Hacks, Search, AI Powered Pair Programming, Docs suck, Stack Overflow
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I fell in love with a problem... it's one that I see many software developers struggling with.  *How to stay in your IDE doing what you love* vs pulling your hair out looking for answers all over the web, in tech docs, the watercooler/slack etc.  There are a few great teams working to address this problem like kite.com, qbitlogic.com, fluentcode.com, sourcegraph.com and *I wish them all the best.*  

**Solving this problem for devs has the ability to improve all of our lives.**

If you doubt this problem even exists look at the number of questions posted to Stack Overflow daily (Approx 10,000! lots may be duplicate but you get the point) or ask yourself when was the last time you had to seek out an answer to a coding problem.  If you are still unconvinced check [THIS](https://blog.codinghorror.com/the-multi-tasking-myth/) or [THIS](http://seriouspony.com/blog/2013/7/24/your-app-makes-me-fat).
Most of the time its simple stupid stuff that we have all done before and we are just having a tough time loading it all into our brain (these are the most frustrating times to me as it feeds my feelings of "do I even know what I am doing?").  But other times it's harder problems that you hope someone has worked out and written a great answer, but it's not always possible to find the right answer. 
![alt text](https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/wisdom_of_the_ancients.png "XKCD.com Wisdom of the Ancients")

I love this problem so much that I decided to put my full energy to it and I am working thru the [Lean Startup methodology](http://theleanstartup.com/principles) in hopes to be one of the folks who solves this problem for developers.  We know and love the problem, and we have some ideas for solutions in mind we are looking for people who also love this problem and would like to see it solved!  I would love to hear how you solve the problem now, what ways you would solve the problem, and if you would like to be [involved] (https://codepilot.ai/?utm_source=dev) in helping me set that course.  

In the spirit of asking and offering too - If you are planning a Lean Startup or need the type of assistance I am requesting of you, I would love to return the favor 2X.  Just ask! Ian@CodePilot.ai.
Hi, I'm Espoir Murhabazi
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 18:12:30

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title: Hi, I'm Espoir Murhabazi
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
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I have been coding for [number] years.

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

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, Tanya Cashorali Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 17:38:29

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title: Nevertheless, Tanya Cashorali Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I remember trying a few MS-DOS games on a friend's computer that his dad used for a software job in the early 90s. I was immediately in awe, not even at just the games but even at the command prompt. A few positive influences in my life introduced me to QBASIC, C++ and pointers and before I knew it I was coding random insult generators in QBASIC in 6th grade for fun.

From there, it became a way for me to change my life for the better and propel myself from poverty. I knew there were so many opportunities that computer science provided, but also that I could improve other's lives with technology.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Mostly client work since I launched my data analytics consultancy. My clients range from Fortune 500 biotech companies to market research startups. I always have a few side projects though, one of which is www.musicroamer.com, which is an interactive way to find new music. I will be launching another project soon that applies the same MusicRoamer concept but to food!

## I'm excited about...

Teaching others about the possibilities that open up when you put in the time and effort to learn a new skill. I love seeing the excitement in students' faces when they understand a concept or are able to apply it in their day to day work. If I can change my life for the better, I truly believe anyone can. It takes a lot of hard work, a little luck and a few positive role models.

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

Everyone feels like an imposter at times. This is not limited to women in computer science. This is a rapidly changing industry with a seemingly infinite amount of tech to keep up with. Know your strengths, be confident, ask for that raise (bring data), and continue being a badass. Speak up and be heard.
Nevertheless, Rachel Krantz Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 17:15:27

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

I wanted to make my own RPG site. That was in middle school. Unfortunately, I was also very shy and insecure, and going to high school -- a high school without computer science classes, at that -- led to me stopping my self-learnings in code. I didn't want to be nerdy. _(It backfired -- I was anyway! You can't fight who you are :))_

Fast forward to post-college, and I restarted coding because I still wanted to build things. I'm a creator at heart.

## I'm currently hacking on...
Building programs to help other people like me learn to code -- women who "missed the boat" on majoring in CS in college, and now don't have the time or money to attend a bootcamp.

Also, Django, devops (just got promoted and trying to learn all the overwhelming things), and Big Nerd Ranch's Front End Dev book. We're working through the BNR book in a programming book club (that I started!), and we are learning so much as a group it is invigorating.

## I'm excited about...

Getting women jobs in tech.

Building THINGS. And __STUFF.__

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

Don't let fear hold you back. It's cool to be afraid, just don't let it hold you back. Embrace it and talk about it, and you'll find you're not that unique.

If you wish something existed to help you in a specific way, and it doesn't, make it.

Join a learning group, or make one if there isn't one around you. The energy you get from being part of a group will propel your learning forward much faster than if you go at it alone.

You are never alone.
Nevertheless, Tonia from US Geological Survey Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 17:06:37

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title: Nevertheless, Tonia from US Geological Survey Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I love solving problems. I love the challenge and reward of it. I've always had a keen eye for detail and subtle differences. I find coding is a great creative outlet and allows me to strengthen my focus.

## I'm currently hacking on...

A web application that supports USGS event-based sensor deployments and High-Water Mark data collection efforts. I am a full-stack developer on the project, working on the database, the REST services as well as the login-based web application.

## I'm excited about...

What the next thing will be. The next project coming my way, or the next new language to learn. I love that my job is never boring, that I must continue to learn new things to stay on top of my game.

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

Never give up. When I first started, I was overwhelmed by my lack of knowledge. It was humbling, but I kept going and kept learning and kept trying. The challenge of getting over that learning curve fueled me (and continues to fuel me) and the rewards are well worth it.
Nevertheless, Sarah Withee Coded (2017 edition)
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 16:37:16

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title: Nevertheless, Sarah Withee Coded (2017 edition)
published: true
tags: shecoded
canonical_url: https://geekygirlsarah.com/2017/03/08/nevertheless-she-coded/
---

## I began coding because...

my parents had a Commodore 64, and my dad taught my sister and I how to type in the command to run a game. I was interested in what the command meant, so I found the computer manual and looked it up. I found all sorts of other commands in the BASIC language, and learned them and started doing all sorts of things on it. From that time in first grade on, I found it fascinating. I still find cool programming challenges fascinating to this day.

## I'm currently hacking on...

a podcast to boost voices of women and other underrepresented groups in tech, as well as a site that will compare languages you know with ones you don't in order to quickly pick up a new language, or use as a reference if you don't know one that well.

## I'm excited about...

my current hacking projects, but also in general helping other women in the tech world.

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

that it's not always easy out there in the tech world. If you love it though, keep doing it in some form in your life. If you can do it at work, or on the side, or whatever, try to keep some form of involvement in tech. Also connect with a group of other women in tech who are diverse and inclusive. I recommend the [Women in Tech Slack](https://witchat.github.io). They've been one of the best, most supportive groups I've been a member of.
Hi, I'm Kristen
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 16:34:19

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title: Hi, I'm Kristen
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
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I have been coding for 1 year.

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

I live in Charlotte, NC.

I work for myself as a freelance web designer.

I mostly program in these languages: HTML, CSS, JS.

I am currently learning more about UI/UX and app design.

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Ana Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 16:30:10

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

## I began coding because...

It was the best way I found to make my ideas go out into the real world.

## I'm currently hacking on...

My very first chatbot, which is focused on answering questions about pioneer women, and providing data about women-related issues. It'll hopefully be a good resource when fighting myths and wrong information about women and what we're able to do.

## I'm excited about...

The future. I want to learn more, gain space and help other girls become more involved in the tech community.

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

Help each other! We need to make it together :)
Hi, I'm Sarah Withee
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 16:28:36

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title: Hi, I'm Sarah Withee
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
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I have been coding for way too many years.

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

I live in Kansas City, MO.

I'm a polyglot, but mostly program in these languages: C++, Python, PHP, JavaScript, Java, C#, probably more.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Carol Willing
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 16:18:17

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title: Hi, I'm Carol Willing
published: true
description: My introduction post
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
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I have been coding for 41 years.

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

I live in California.

I work for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as a Research Software Engineer for [Project Jupyter](https://jupyter.org).

I mostly program in these languages: Python, C, and any other language that solves a problem that I'm working on.

I am currently learning more about how to change open source projects to be welcoming and sustainable.

Nice to meet you. Yes, you can code, solve problems, collaborate, and thrive on your terms.