“You can’t be what you can’t see”. Chances are, you might not know other women who are learning to code or want to become a developer. You need all the support that you can get when you make a career change, so check out the women-only or gender-diverse programs below for supportive environments with plenty …
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The year of 2020 is a year of change. This month was a month to amplify the Black Lives Matter movement through educating ourselves, donating to organizations supporting the movement, signing petitions, and sharing resources. This isn’t the end. There has always been a lack of diversity in the tech space, leaving women of colour …
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One of the most frequently asked questions in the Facebook group is about making a portfolio – what to put in it and how to make one. Here’s a guide to help you to figure this out! You’ll learn the following: the purpose of your portfolio what types of projects to include how to present …
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There are sooo many myths and misconceptions about learning to code and being a developer! Here are the 5 myths that I’ll address. You have to have a computer science degree or certification. You can learn how to code in 3-6 months. You’ll feel ready one day to apply for a job. You are too …
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Tutorial hell…the dreaded space where you watch tutorials endlessly, and you feel like you’re learning so much! The only problem? You can’t seem to build anything on your own. You get out your code editor, and you don’t know the first thing to write! Why is this happening? First of all, when you watch tutorials, …
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How do I juggle my contract work and growing Women in Web Dev as a business while working from home? Women in Web Dev is not just a Facebook group anymore – it’s a blog, job board and paid membership – there are lots of moving pieces! The answer is lots of planning. Here’s what …
My Weekly Routine for Working Remotely and Running My Own Business Read More »
“Where do I start” is one of the most common questions that you ask in the Women in Web Dev Facebook group! Looking around at different articles, I get why you’re confused – so let’s keep it simple! There are two paths that you can take when you start learning how to code to become …
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In February 2018, I gave myself a challenge. I would apply for all opportunities that I see and think I might be qualified for. Even though I had been working as a contractor for 6 months, I wanted to see what else I could find. I knew that the more opportunities I welcome, the more …
How I Landed my Remote Job and Made $2550 USD in One Month Read More »
Welcome to our interview series, where we introduce you to developers of all levels from all walks of life. Prepare to be inspired! Today we are hearing from our friend, Olena Gomozova. Olena is a developer who has taken on more of a management role. She is also a mom of two and she works …
Transitioning from Dev to Management. Meet Olena Gomozova. Read More »
Welcome to our interview series, where we introduce you to developers of all levels from all walks of life. Prepare to be inspired! Caley Brock is a software engineer who sort of stumbled upon code during her time in university. She has a diverse background when it comes to work experience and she is passionate …
From a computer newbie to software engineer. Meet Caley Brock. Read More »
