Angie Jones @techgirl1908 Twitter profile

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@techgirl1908

3 years

another day of being a woman in tech

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this weekend I went on a girls trip. 10 Black women flying first class. People literally could not process how it was possible. Staff tried to send us to regular lines. Passengers made snide remarks. One guy even yelled "are they a higher class of people than I am?!" Stay mad.

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3 years

Got a promotion! 🎉 I'm now the Sr. Director of Developer Relations 💃🏽

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3 years

@TheBaddestMitch Ava has inspired a generation #SameEnergy

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Oakland, CA

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3 years

I honestly don't understand jealousy and gatekeeping. It took me 9 years to get to Senior. I share everything I know so that it'll only take you a fraction of that time.

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2 years

I hired someone for an entry-level tech job who didn't have a tech degree or any other tech experience. But she's smart and kind and thoughtful. She interviewed better than the techies, so I took a chance and hired her. Anyway, she's doing great! Maybe you should try it 😊

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5 years

👋🏾Hi, I'm Angie. I've been coding for 20 years. I just coded an infinite loop and it took me a good 15 minutes to figure out why the process wasn't completing 🤡

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@techgirl1908

2 years

Someone asked for advice on how to navigate tech as a woman. Here are my tips. Ladies, feel free to add more.

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@techgirl1908

5 years

The wait is over! I've just released my free #Java course! 🎉 The course is designed for beginners to programming, so if you or anyone you know has been wanting to get into coding, this is a great resource to do so.

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3 years

I ran into a basic configuration issue and couldn't find a solution online. After I figured it out, I wrote a simple post with the exact error message and the solution. ~100K views. Everything doesn't have to be a think piece. Don't be afraid to share 🙏🏾

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@techgirl1908

3 years

When I worked at IBM, there was a man who would work just until he earned enough money to do whatever he wanted to do next (e.g. backpacking across Europe for a month, etc) then he'd go on an unpaid LOA until he ran out of money. I think about him often.

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@techgirl1908

3 years

Why do I get the feeling a developer made this 😒

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@techgirl1908

2 years

New Kid on the Block! I'm now the VP of Developer Relations for the TBD division of Block (parent company of Square) 🎉

Why I Joined Block

I'm known in tech for Java development, software testing, and public speaking. So you may be wondering what brings me to Block's decentralized finance division as Vice President of Developer...

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@techgirl1908

3 years

I'm tryna see something for research purposes. You can only choose one of these to eat. Which one you going with?

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@techgirl1908

4 years

By default, HR added "Bachelors in Computer Science" to my job req. I removed it. I'm super glad I did. I see you self-driven learners and bootcamp grads. I see you 🙌🏾

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@techgirl1908

4 years

@natl_reigns @ayoair @Unbottledsecret might as well die on somebody's island lol

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Let me be clear. This man harassed me for a week. I ignored him. Yesterday was HARD for Black Americans. He decided to turn up the volume on his racism. I did not doxx him. I highlighted his own tweets and said dont hire him. I did not leak his private info, which I now have

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@techgirl1908

5 years

Therapist: And what do we do when CSS stresses us out? Me: !important Therapist: No.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

You're never going to know everything there is to know in tech. Instead, aim for the confidence to know that you can figure it out.

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@techgirl1908

3 years

don't have the spoons to reply to everyone but to those saying I'm lying, you're a huge part of the problem you tell yourself a notable person is lying (for what reason, I cannot figure out) before you believe there are actual racists in...America FYI, yall look really foolish

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@techgirl1908

3 years

Today is one of the proudest moments of my career 🎉 Two years ago, I took on the ambitious task of creating a global virtual university, @TestAutomationU , that provides free tech courses for the community. Today I’m elated to share that we are 100K engineers strong!!! ❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

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@techgirl1908

4 years

I wrote this as a joke. Less than 12 hours ago. A woman saw this, went to my profile, saw my pinned tweet, started my course, then DMed me to say she now sees coding is not rocket science and to count her in as one of the 1,908. I may have a new mission.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

@ChuckeEChaves get 1,908 girls into tech

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Pro tip: Don't blindly implement your customers' suggestions. They'll hate it and still complain. Listen to their *problem* and solve for that. You'll likely have a much better solution than the one they recommended.

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@techgirl1908

3 years

Some personal news... I've joined the mass exodus and have left the Bay Area and moved back home. Goodbye California 👋🏽 Hello again, New Orleans

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@techgirl1908

2 years

this is why I find it so delusional when ppl assume any Black techie was given anything bc of diversity quotas Even if the hiring mgr aims for diversity, if a Black person gets it, they were vetted more intensely and is 2x+ better than the competition

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@dev_nikema I found the Black engineers I referred were often judged more harshly than other candidates (feedback I provided to those workplaces), which I imagine is exceptionally common.

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2 years

Friday, I I was honored by the Computer Science department of my alma mater NC State! Only 1 of 14 to ever receive this honor. What a special moment 🙏🏾

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@techgirl1908

4 years

This video sums up our relationship with the police and how oblivious other citizens are. The car with white people goes untouched. They are cheerfully waving to the camera, totally unaware of the black people being violated behind them. This is America.

₁₃🧸⁷moved to @chimdesires

@jimilucc

4 years

this is so wrong.. they’re pigs

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@techgirl1908

3 years

Don't trust a test you've never seen fail 😏

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@techgirl1908

5 years

@QueenBillyne @miajwri we were raised to bathe BEFORE and AFTER swimming

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@techgirl1908

1 year

@AJpart2EW i wonder if they sit in the same seat every time

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@techgirl1908

4 years

OMGGGG! Wow, this is a dream come true!!! Thank you so much 😭 Wait, I gotta go tell my Java college professor. He's gonna be over the moon! 😂🙏🏾

Java Champions

@Java_Champions

4 years

Congratulations to new Java Champion @techgirl1908 !

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@techgirl1908

3 years

At my company, people feel comfortable saying "I messed something up. Here's how I'm going to fix it" I never stopped to appreciate this small yet huge cultural aspect of the company. It's beautiful.

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@techgirl1908

5 years

A guy DMed me 2 weeks ago saying how demeaning his boss was. He asked me what he should do. I suggested he quit. He took my advice and a mere 2 weeks later he has landed a much better job! Listen, if you're being mistreated, consider planning your escape. Life is short.

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4 years

Don't @ me talking about I was wrong. Racists have no place in our field, certainly not loud-mouth public racists. I did your company a favor by shining light on his tweets. Some people charge for such services lol. You're welcome.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Tech Founder: We're working on a new enterprise product. Can we pick your brain for insights? Me: Sure, my "pick-your-brain" rate is $X per hour Tech Founder: PAY you??? LMAOOOO, do y'all think I help organizations get rich for free? Spoiler: I don't.

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3 years

wait wait wait yall am I seeing things??? 😳😯 I haven't had my coffee yet. somebody tell me I'm not tripping! 😲😲😲

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@techgirl1908

4 years

@L2FXCX don't forget the OG

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@techgirl1908

3 years

The problem with learning from experts is that they are so far removed from square one. Their material assumes some foundational knowledge. Newbies, don't be afraid to share what you're learning. From the beginning. We - even the experts - need your fresh perspective!

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@techgirl1908

3 years

Much love and respect to frontend devs. That's it. That's the tweet ❤

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@techgirl1908

5 years

Good afternoon to everyone except the people who convinced the tech industry that open floor workspaces were a good idea

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@techgirl1908

5 years

A guy just asked me a question and before I could even answer he goes "can you check with an expert Java guy?". To which my response was "I am the expert Java guy".

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@EmojiMashupFace

5 years

👨‍💻 Man Technologist + 🤡 Clown Face

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@techgirl1908

5 years

If you've ever considered writing a blog post but didn't because it was already covered by other people, please reconsider. I'm searching for a tutorial on a topic and have passed on about 5 of them so far because their style doesn't resonate with how I learn. We need options😊

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Hi, I'm Angie! 👋🏽 I'm a Principal Developer Advocate, Java Champion, Automation Architect, Master Inventor, and Director of Test Automation University. BS in CompSci from TSU MS in CompSci from NCSU AKA 💕💚 Currently living in SF Bay Area #BiCRollCall #BiERollCall

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5 months

20 years of marriage 🥂

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5 months

BRAG ABOUT SOMETHING YOU’RE PROUD OF ACCOMPLISHING IN 2023 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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3 years

bruh, I am WASHED after work. I honestly can't imagine then needing to take care of small humans. Major kudos to working parents. You're in my prayers

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5 years

I don't understand what is meant by 'self-taught'? Surely you learned from books, tutorials, speaking with others? No? Whatever's the opposite of self-taught is what I am. Thank you to everyone who shares even an ounce of their knowledge with me, even if you don't know you are.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Junior devs, variable naming is SO important. I'm working with one of my mentees right now and I can clearly see why she's getting confused. The variable names are not representative (enough) of what they are holding. When I had her rename all of her variables, she excelled.

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6 years

Well that didn't take long 😂 New Orleans is gonna New Orleans ⚜️ #NiceForWhat #BounceOnTopOfBounce

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@techgirl1908

3 years

idk it feels lazy to invite me on your podcast/publication/etc to talk about being a WOC in tech. Everyone knows that without me opening my mouth I'm one of ~350 Java Champions in the world Inventor of 26 patents Run a virtual university teaching ~100K Theres more to discuss🙃

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@techgirl1908

5 years

The moment I felt comfortable saying "I don't know" was the moment I truly felt I'd made it in tech.

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@techgirl1908

5 years

@EJonelunas @QueenBillyne @miajwri yeah the shower before is courtesy for others. the shower after is courtesy to myself

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Fun fact: Java and JavaScript are the same age. Python is older than both.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

I used to sit around and wait to be noticed. Wait for the raise. Wait for the promotion. Hoping that someone would notice that I'm ready. Over the past few years, I've befriending white men in the industry and noticed that they don't wait. They ask. Move accordingly, y'all.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Meanwhile I'm struggling to center a div 🥴

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4 years

Did another CSS-only art. Flemish/baroque inspired. Two weekends. Made for Chrome.

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@techgirl1908

3 years

less content about how to pass tech interviews. more content about how to conduct tech interviews.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Everyday it becomes clearer to me...simplicity is not free. The easier a product is to use is directly correlated with the effort, talent, and thoughtfulness the creators put into said product.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Yep, that seemed to work. I've been promoted to Principal Developer Advocate 🎉

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@techgirl1908

3 years

if you dont tip the wait staff i'm never going out to dinner with you again

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@techgirl1908

9 months

love you and miss you so much

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9 months

a picture of me and my mum.

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7 months

Happy birthday to my amazing son @hackSultan . The world is a better place because of you. I sincerely mean that from the bottom of my heart. Love you! 💕

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ALSO, me being the generous queen that I am... I tried to give him an out. We asked him multiple times to leave me alone. He said "no, make me". So we did. Let me just say, I haven't heard a peep from him since. He now has something better to do than troll black people online.

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@techgirl1908

3 years

Are there any among us?

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@techgirl1908

4 years

@GinNJuice_ your name being Joe Clark is not lost on me 😂

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@techgirl1908

6 years

@Real_Since_86 @KimKardashian @RHYMEFEST see thats the problem... she views this is child's play. 🤦🏾‍♀️ cute hobbies befitting for toddlers

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@techgirl1908

3 years

I'm old enough to remember a time when we developed websites and had to account for users having javascript disabled

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@techgirl1908

3 years

Those trying to break into tech: Please realize that the vast majority of people who like and comment favorably on your bridge-burning shitposts are going to work tomorrow and collecting paychecks. Do not get caught up in clout chasing. Stay focused on your goal. Respectfully.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

My 26th patent was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office! 🎉 I hate people emailing me with a big group of strangers, so I (along with Ruthie Lyle) invented a method to protect users' privacy.

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@techgirl1908

3 years

For anyone wanting to learn Java, just a reminder that I have an engaging course available just for you! And it's FREE ❤️ 👉🏾

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@techgirl1908

2 years

Java is such a beautiful language 😍

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@techgirl1908

3 years

this! "it's not about gender! we assume all experts know nothing about their expertise" is not the intelligent quip you think it is, guys

🇺🇦 🌈 Robert O'Connor 🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦

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3 years

The number of men just not getting is astounding. Your opinion isn't necessary and doesn't matter.

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@techgirl1908

5 years

@YunG_Moy @ShibaRussell with those delivery fees?! yall might as well go ahead and suspend me cuz you're not taking my food

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10 months

Sooo, several years ago, I considered going into DevRel but before making the jump, I needed advice. I reached out to the best developer advocate in the business, THEE Kelsey Hightower, and asked if he could spare one piece of advice. He said "call me". It was a Saturday.

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Today I'm announcing my retirement from Google. Even the best rides come to an end. As I turn the page on this chapter, I realized I've spent the last 25 years learning how to work, I hope to spend the rest of my life learning how to live.

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4 years

Your newest Java Champion couldn't figure out why her program wasn't working, only to discover she used = instead of == in a condition. I teach this stuff to people and yet still goof up. You're doing fine ❤️

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@techgirl1908

3 years

instead of geometry and trig, I wish my high school courses were about taxes, retirement plans and investing. how did you learn these life skills? from your parents as a kid, or did you learn on your own as n adult?

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Expert remote workers, sooooo, how do you keep from snacking all day long? 🍪🍦🧀🍩🍫 Asking for the entire in-office workforce who is suddenly working from home now.

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When backend coding, I am a goddess. My every command is obeyed 🦸🏽‍♀️ When frontend coding, I am a scrub. Begging and pleading that the code will just do as I ask 😫

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@techgirl1908

2 years

#UnsolicitedAuntieAdvice If you're currently job hunting in tech, make like musical chairs and *quickly* find somewhere to sit down and be still for a bit.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

@B_oySix "this the bread that got my kids off of fast food" 🤣

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@techgirl1908

4 years

Who resparked the master branch convo right now? It's upsetting me and my homegirls. We are literally fighting to save lives and y'all are fighting to save a software term. We're in a war against racsim. Keep your ridiculous term (for now) and pick a bigger battle.

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@techgirl1908

3 years

how it started how it's going

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@techgirl1908

3 years

It's soooo hard to land that first tech job these days. I'm at a loss for what more to tell those looking to break in. Can you share your story here of how you landed that first tech job?

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3 years

Imposter Syndrome has been toying with me for weeks. I'm fighting her back but ngl she's been getting a few licks in A dear friend has been quietly collecting quotes about me and my impact from people in the industry. He sent me FIFTY of them today! brb I'm gonna go sob now😭❤️

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I made it to Nigeria and received instant love from the fam 🙏🏾❤️ @Okoyecb @developerayo @hackSultan @iambolajiayo

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@techgirl1908

3 years

fair point

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@techgirl1908

2 years

After more than 3 years, today is my last day at @Applitools . While I’m super sad to leave, I’ve received an opportunity of a lifetime to do something new outside of the Testing space. I sincerely love Applitools, the people who've built it, and everything it stands for.

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4 years

Every now and then I'll get a LinkedIn message from old coworkers who treated me like shit early in my career. It's always something along the lines of "wow you're famous now" or "how'd you become famous?" I always leave them on read. #TeamPetty

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I quit a job that I otherwise loved bc they measured success by how many lines of code we wrote. I explained to them that I'm smart enough to solve these problems with minimum code. They didn't seem to understand.

Venkat Subramaniam 🇺🇦 ✌️

@venkat_s

5 years

It takes less effort and skill to write a lot of code and a lot more effort and skill to write minimum code.

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4 years

So, does everyone need to comply with the cops to avoid being murdered in the street or just the ones with a certain skin complexion? Asking for an entire race.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

@tlakomy Because backend is such a different space. You are in control. You tell the computer to do something, and it does it. Frontend is a constant battle. It's like raising a teenager who is always talking back and doing whatever they wanna do.

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2 months

My status as a GitHub Star has been renewed for 2024 ✨️🙏🏾

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@techgirl1908

3 years

@Arfmannn sure, easy to think that by looking at this ONE encounter. except it happens to us on a daily basis. similar condescension happened to me and 3 other women i know today alone. this sort of dismissal is a huge part of the problem.

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Today, I had the honor of keynoting the largest open source festival in Africa, #oscafest23 ! The Nigerian Tech community is on 🔥🔥🔥 and I'm so happy you all saw fit to allow me to join this special event. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the sincere love 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

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@techgirl1908

3 years

New bio, who dis 🔥

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@techgirl1908

2 years

The sooner everyone realizes it's not a competition, the better off we'll all be.

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@techgirl1908

4 years

As someone who mostly does backend, make no mistake, frontend humbles me. Developing for multiple viewports, accessibility, AND making it aesthetically pleasing is not for the faint of heart.

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Yesterday I had a 23 yr old python developer make fun of me for being a UI developer. "What do you do move boxes around." 😤 I have architected enterprise level systems kid, sit the f*ck down. If you think frontend is easy, you're doing it wrong. Also you're probably a dick 🤷‍♀️

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3 years

mama ain't have to eat the girls up like this 😫

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@techgirl1908

4 years

I can be at my lowest point, and I'm still gonna celebrate your wins. That's just how I'm built.

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@techgirl1908

3 years

Unsolicited advice (take it or leave it) Frontend devs, add a corporate-style project to your portfolio. The cat pic sites are cute and all but everyone has these and companies are really searching for someone who can make usable, accessible business sites

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