teleren/devto huggingface dataset:
Nevertheless, Karuna Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 16:17:02

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

It has been about 2 years since I learned how to code. I was desperate for a career change from working in a government agency, and I wanted to do something that was more meaningful, challenging, gave me potential to grow and improve my technical skill set.

My journey started with an Introduction to HTML and CSS class through Girl Develop It. It was an incredible experience. Not only was it empowering to write my first line of code, it was exciting to interact with other women from different walks of life who were eager to learn HTML and CSS.

Through Girl Develop It, I discovered other organizations such as Women Who Code and Startup Institute that helped me expand my technical skill set in Javascript, jQuery, Github, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Through these opportunities, I built a network of fellow developers and others that are in the startup ecosphere.

I started attending technical meetups and developer conferences where not only did I have the opportunity to share my story but I learned so much along the way. I discovered AngularJS, NodeJS, and ReactJS and created apps using these frameworks.

## I'm currently hacking on...

a Rails Job Tracker application with Angular in the front end where the job seeker can maintain details about the job and adding an application checklist to the job.

## I'm excited about...

Currently, I am enrolled in Flatiron School's Online Full Stack Web Development program and working on my final project. Overall it has been a hard yet gratifying change. I am completely dedicated to my new future.

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

Get out there and network. Check out tech meetups and participate as much as you can.
Hi, I'm Theresa
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 16:10:26

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title: Hi, I'm Theresa
published: true
description: My introduction post
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tags: introductions
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I have been coding since 1996.

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

I live in Virginia.

I'm a web developer currently specializing in .NET, database design, and responsive websites.

I am currently learning more about security, data science, RWD, and javascript.

Nice to meet you.
Hi, I'm Karuna Sehgal
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 16:02:52

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title: Hi, I'm Karuna Sehgal
published: true
description: My introduction post
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tags: introductions
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I have been coding for 2 years.

You can find me on GitHub as [karuna24s](https://github.com/karuna24s)

I live in Forest Hills, NY.

I am studying at Flatiron School.

I mostly program in these languages: Ruby, JavaScript.

I am currently learning more about AngularJS.

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Lara MartÃ n ðŸ‘©”ðŸ’» Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 15:36:16

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

## I began coding because...

My husband is software developer and I always wanted to know what did he do at work. One day he tried to explain to me some concepts but I didn't get it. Later he suggested I could take an online course to learn basic programming. I loved it so much I knew I wanted to learn more.

I don't have a background in IT, in fact I studied Biology. In 2013 I took some very basic introductory courses to programming in Python. That motivated me to start a masters in Biotechnology, which I did remotely. Once I finished the masters I didn't know what to do because I didn't like it, it was too focused on statistics and very little in programming. That was when I started doing Android.

First I joined the local Android Study Jam organized by Women Techmakers, where I did my first app and learned java for the first time. After that I did the Android Basics Nanodegree which I finished last October.

## I'm currently hacking on...

I continue learning Android. I got a scholarship from Udacity to do the Associate Android Developer Fast Track, a program design to pass the Associate Android Developer Certification Exam from Google.

## I'm excited about...

I’m excited about Android and Mobile development. I love attending local meetups to learn more and meeting other Androids.

I’m excited about bringing diversity in tech.

But more excited about working as Android developer very soon! :)

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

Code. Never let anyone to discourage you. If you’re a beginner, find a mentor. Having support will boost your learning. When you know enough, be a mentor and help others.
Hi, I'm Zuri Hunter
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 15:30:21

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title: Hi, I'm Zuri Hunter
published: true
description: Me??
cover_image: 
tags: introductions
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I have been coding for 2 years (self-taught)

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

You can view my latest work on Github [here](https://github.com/ZuriHunter)

I work for Digital Globe

I mostly program in these languages: Javascript, Ruby, Python and Java

I am currently learning more about React.js and Docker

Nice to meet you!
Nevertheless, Kimberly Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 15:30:14

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

## I began coding because...

It was a complete accident. I was working at a startup when a lead developer told me I should learn to code. Not knowing what I was getting myself into, I took a few classes. I eventually enrolled in a front end web development program at my local university, and here I am 2 years later. I love the feeling I get when I make things that actually work.

## I'm currently hacking on...

I am a front end web developer working at a large company on many different projects.  

As a personal side project, I built a yoga class finder. I am currently conducting my own user studies on it!

## I'm excited about...

The opportunity to continuously grow and learn. The opportunities are endless! I also am excited to learn more about web design and usability testing.

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

Don't give up! If you get stuck, find someone you can go to to ask for help. It is normal to feel intimidated or even hopeless sometimes. Help others, it will help you learn! Continue to learn and don't be afraid to try something new.
Nevertheless, Steph Harris Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 15:27:18

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title: Nevertheless, Steph Harris Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

Put simply, I desperately wanted to be able to build things - to make my ideas real. I'm also just the type of person who needs to understand why and how things work.

I love the art of creating and part of that, for me, is having working knowledge of every stage in the process. I spent years as a digital product designer, scratching the surface without any real depth of understanding for the foundation of it all. Eventually, I had to scratch the itch. Then, that itch became a rash... and now? I need more arms.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Right now I'm working diligently to launch a volunteer opportunity aggregator in the 5 boroughs called BeGood.NYC. It's a RESTful web application- the stack is 100% JavaScript (Node/Sequelize/React).

It's my passion project, my baby and a concept very much born out of my own struggle to find opportunity in areas I care about.

I feel very strongly that in a world full of drone-delivery services and self-driving cars finding opportunities to do good and 'be good' shouldn't prove such a challenge. My goal is to empower others... to empower others and just get people excited about giving back!

## I'm excited about...

I'm really excited about inclusive design, web accessibility and leveraging technology to effectuate positive social impact.

The web is such an incredible tool- perhaps the most democratized form of communicating relevant information- and I feel a sense of responsibility, particularly in this current political climate, to use it for good.

I'm inspired to be part of this paradigm shift I interpret as a 'civically engaged movement' grounded in social consciousness - specifically as it relates to tech. It's time to shake things up!

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

At the risk of sounding like a Tumblr account, I'd just say be kind to yourself - embrace what you have to offer and what makes you awesome/unique/weird/different. Don't be afraid to speak up or ask 'dumb questions' - especially in the beginning.

And in those moments of glory, however short-lived, when you're feeling on top of the world - channeling Beyonce, as we do, take an extra second to reflect on how you got there/who helped you get there and make a conscious effort to show gratitude by lifting others up, as well. No one comes out of the womb programming (although, admittedly, that would be amaaazing... I think this might be meme material?).
Nevertheless, Laura Balbastre Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 15:25:45

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title: Nevertheless, Laura Balbastre Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I started Computer Engineering degree at Universitat PolitÃ¨cnica de Catalunya. I had my first programming subject, which consisted of solving some basic exercises (at that time they didn't seem that basic to me) and they were going to be corrected by what we called "the judge", that would gave us a red light (in case it were wrong), a green light (in case it were ok) or a yellow light (in case it didn't meet time requirements).

## I'm currently hacking on...

I'm currently working with Big Data technologies at trovit. I am responsible of dealing with the e-mail alerts we send to the users to inform them about new job offers, new car opportunities or new homes in their area. I also have fun with the push notifications part (both for app and browser) which, maybe it's not good to say it, but I like more than the alerts part :P

## I'm excited about...

New challenges :)

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

Don't give up. We also can.
Nevertheless, Ashlinn Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 14:52:30

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title: Nevertheless, Ashlinn Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...
I loved the problem solving and analytical skills, but also the creativity needed to create a program or web application. Although my path into the web development field was somewhat unconventional and purely accidental, I have fallen madly, deeply in love with coding. Few things in life provide me with as much joy as solving a particularly annoying bug. 

## I'm currently hacking on...

Currently, I only have enough focus for one project and that is what I am working on at work. We're building this marketplace site for teachers and other educators to share their lesson plans and resources with other teachers across the country. As someone passionate about education, I absolutely love working on this site and adding new features.

## I'm excited about...
Seeing so many women, especially women of color, getting involved in coding. We need to keep lifting each other up and encouraging our peers to keep going and to never give up.

On another note, I am also super psyched about the rapidly changing web development landscape. Things are constantly changing which means there is always something new to learn and that's just so awesome. 

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

Never give up. Lift other women up. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Sometimes in fear of being perceived as a weak developer, I am afraid to ask questions or for help. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. If you feel alone in your field, go to Women in Tech or Women Who Code meetups. There's nothing like being surrounded by other people who get it. Be proud of yourself and don't be afraid to share your accomplishments.
nevertheless, chiara coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 14:36:53

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title: nevertheless, chiara coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...

I came to the coding game late in life. I'm just starting this amazing journey at the age of 30, but it all started because I wanted to transition out of my 15 year career in the veterinary field. I knew I wanted to do something with language. So I started to go for my Masters in English, but after conversations with many in academia and others who had left the field, I knew it wasn't the right place for me. I had been playing around with code ever since I managed the build of my current animal hospital's website and thought, hey maybe I could do this? I always had an aptitude for technology, but never thought I was smart enough to build applications. It was a scary leap for me, but coding at home was way too fun for me to let my fears get in the way and decided to apply for the Rutgers Coding Bootcamp.

## I'm currently hacking on...

My portfolio and personal website! I'm just past the half way mark in my bootcamp and I'm working on taking all the great skills I've learned and the cool projects I've made and polish them up.

## I'm excited about...

I'm really excited to find a job in this field and work with a team. I can't wait to make this the main focus of my life.

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

Keep up the amazing work of making this community so supportive and welcoming to everyone.
Hi, I'm gyorgygutai
Tags: introductions
Published: 2017-03-08 13:50:07

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

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

I live in Budapest.

I work for no man.

I mostly program in these languages: javascript.

I am currently learning more about progressive web apps.

Nice to meet you.
Nevertheless, Julie Lerman Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 13:38:44

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

A "Basic" class in my all women's college (circa early 1980's) sounded intriguing. I discovered I had a natural knack for it.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Exploring the nooks & crannies of the latest version of Microsoft's data access platform in order to help others learn how to use it. Most fun is going back and forth from Windows to Mac to build apps that include these APIs.

## I'm excited about...
Being able to code on a variety of platforms after decades being locked on Windows.

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

Don't let others steer you away from what you know you want to do!
Nevertheless, Claire Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:19

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

At aged 10, I deleted the autoexec.bat file on my family's new PC... my mum said either I fixed it or we'd have no computer, so I hacked away until I had it fixed and was hooked!

Being from a small country town in Australia, being a coder was unusual, let alone a girl coder! But I never really thought it was that out there, until I got to uni and into the workforce and realised how few of us there are!


## I'm excited about...

Front end development! So many cool frameworks and tools, lots of fun toys to play with!


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

Always be encouraging to others and generous with your time.
Nevertheless, Shubheksha Jalan Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:18

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title: Nevertheless, Shubheksha Jalan Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...
I've been fascinated by computers and how they work from a very early age. I wanted to know how and why they work. I remember searching about it on my father's laptop when I was in 6th grade. I bunch of random stuff came up, including a PDF with a ton of complicated stuff. I didn't understand any of it then, but that's when I decided to dig deeper and find out someday. My first tryst with computers was in the form of algorithms in 8th grade. I just fell in love with how logical it was. I found myself hooked on it super quickly. From there, I went on to take CS as my elective in 9th grade where we were taught Java. The first program I ever wrote, a "Hello World" obviously -- when it worked after a bunch of silly syntax errors, my joy knew no bounds. I still remember the feeling very distinctly and till date it is one of my most cherished memories.

## I'm currently hacking on...
I'm currently working on [web-ext](https://github.com/mozilla/web-ext/). It was my [Outreachy](https://wiki.mozilla.org/Outreachy) project as well and I plan to continue working on it. Apart from that I'm interning at Red Hat right now. There I am working on a project in the devtools space mostly in Python.

## I'm excited about...
Learning new things! I'm going to start my first job as a software engineer this year. I'm incredibly excited about that. As I just beginning my career, I want to explore everything and anything I can and not corner myself into using a particular technology or set of tools. There is so much to do in this field that it certainly gets overwhelming, but I am very excited and eager to learn as much as I can!

## My advice for other women who code is...
One thing I'd like to tell all the ladies out there is — don't conform. No matter what happens, do your own thing. If it goes right, the benefits are yours to reap. If it goes wrong, you're to be blamed and you can't pin it on anyone else. Don't listen to what the society has to say about how women should & shouldn't behave. It's your life, live it ONLY on YOUR own terms, not someone else's. Don't try to fit into a someone else's description of you & your life. If your career & financial independence is of utmost importance to you, give it everything you got & don't let anyone make you feel bad about it just because you're a woman.
Every time I feel discouraged by a sexist comment someone randomly tries to pass as a "joke" or someone tries to discourage me because of my gender, I just think of the reason I got into tech and why I am here -- the idea of building things that can be useful to people with just words, i.e., lines of code is utterly exciting to me. I want to help simplify the lives of folks around me through code. I want to be a badass software engineer and I'm not ready to back down any time soon.
while (!perfect) { improve(); }, Magda Rychlewska Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:18

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title: "while (!perfect) { improve(); }, Magda Rychlewska Coded "
published: true
tags: shecoded
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## I began coding because...
My boyfriend is a PHP developer. I wanted to show him that I am as smart as he is :) So I started to learn from video tutorials and also took part in developers bootcamp. After five weeks of intense training I knew basics of HTML,CSS,JS, jQuery, SASS. It was NOT easy, finishing the course made me more proud of myself than even college graduation! After the bootcamp i took some more days off to upgrade my sklills. I found my first IT job as a Junior JavaScript Developer in... 7 days!

## I'm currently hacking on...
... my beloved job at QuarticON.com - personalized product recomendation for e-commerce. Polish startup based in Warsaw Poland. Now as a team leader I am responsible  for other Junior JS Devs. In my free time I am learning other JS frameworks/libraries.

## I'm excited about...
I am not the only girl in the IT team in our company! However I was the first one but fortunately as Quartic is growing, other JS Dev girls joined us! Super DOPE! What is more as a junior JS I got so much support and knowledge from guys working there, that if ever will be an Oscar ceremony for Devs i will have a long list whom I am gratefull to (Michal & Piotr & Pawel & Marcin if you are reading this <3 :))


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

My personal list of DO and !DO: 
1. do NOT underestimate your knowledge! I have seen that many of us are keeping ideas for themselves and being not sure if the idea is 'good enough'. Always is! Let your team speak about it! Just trust them.
2. do your homework! The worst thing is to stop developing yourself. Try to learn a new thing (even a small one) everyday. Improve yourself.
3. do NOT believe 'boys are better at math', there is no such a thing. 23rd pair of chromosomes XY is not responsible for math skills :)

Code long and prosper!
Nevertheless, Angie Chang Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:17

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title: Nevertheless, Angie Chang Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

When we were in high school, my sister was President of a fun community service club, and I wanted to share pictures and events on a website for her team. So I learned to code HTML and use Photoshop, and put webpages up on a server. I coded my own blog for years, before I joined a service like LiveJournal (and greatly preferred my own design). I learned to launch and update my own WordPress installations for various projects of mine and friends' initiatives.

## I'm currently hacking on...

Changing the ratio in engineering at Hackbright Academy!

## I'm excited about...

Turning challenges into opportunities.

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

Create new products and companies that you want to see in the world!
Nevertheless, Paola Mata Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:16

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title: Nevertheless, Paola Mata Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I wanted to learn how to style my blog as a hobby.

## I'm currently hacking on...

the BuzzFeed iOS app.

## I'm excited about...

this year's WWDC. It's like Christmas for iOS devs. :P

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

keep killing it! You're awesome.
Nevertheless, Angela Bassa Coded
Tags: wecoded
Published: 2017-03-08 12:44:15

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title: Nevertheless, Angela Bassa Coded 
published: true
tags: shecoded
---

## I began coding because...

I was always a tinkerer and coding was a logical next step after all sorts of fun analog contraptions I built in our backyard growing up. Coding was natural, like a second language that allowed me to play with our computer on a different level--more meaningful and "real." Then I just never could (or wanted to) stop.

## I'm currently hacking on...

A bunch of Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and robot parts I have at home. It is such ridiculous fun to see a machine do what you wanted it to do!

## I'm excited about...

The future. Even though things are scary right now, with so much uncertainty around so many facets of our lives, I'm excited for all the progress we're making along many fronts. I'm obviously biased, but data science is such a great area of activity and discoveries right now.

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

Find good role models, good champions, and good communities. Like many other disciplines/professions, it's so much easier to *not* go it alone. We've all been there, we've all felt unsure and not-good-enough. That can be a natural part of learning, and if you find a good group of people who will help you up--rather than make you feel inadequate or less-than--you really can do anything!