I’ve struggled with coding tutorials for a long time. My difficulty with them is not from lack of trying. I’ve got some thoughts on why many people don’t click with them and what could be done differently. Why...
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Game design is one of the most exciting industries these days, with the global gaming industry expected to garner around £82.8 billion in revenues in 2017. Still, for women and other groups, the industry can seem daunting...
Once again I was happy to be able to make the Liverpool Girl Geeks monthly meetup. It was hosted in Love Thy Neighbour on Bold Street and sponsored by The Sensible Code Company. These meetups are always very busy and packed with...
Another great meetup from Liverpool Girl Geeks. The atmosphere is always so important at these kinds of events, and Liverpool Girl Geeks always manage to create a welcoming, positive vibe. This time, the meetup was held at Avenue...
I went to a fantastic talk last night hosted by Ladies of Code, Thoughtworks and Sage. We hear from software engineers Chi-chi Ekweozor and Clare Sudbery about the products they’ve invented, and why. Chi-chi Ekweozor, Assenty...
I attended a recent Glug event at Cooper Hall, Sevendale House. It was informal, fun and great for networking. Everyone is very friendly at Glug events and you have a chat over a wine or beer (well, I had a ginger beer with my...
I was happy to be on the ThoughtWorks panel about negotiation for women in tech. There were even a few men in the audience. Negotiating a payrise Michelle Gyimah is a Tech Gender Equality Consultant. She recommends keeping a...
If you want a top up of confidence to help you on your way to becoming the next tech superstar, look no further than a Code First: Girls event. Always super informal, they go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and...
I was super excited to go to an event last night at Leeds University, hosted by Glug Leeds. It was an uplifting evening celebrating and fostering creative talent in Leeds, with beer, swearing and lots of GIFs. She Does...
I think the crux of this matter revolves around the idea of specialist knowledge. For example, I’ve noticed that in all areas of technology, there are some areas with more gender balance than others. When it comes to UX and...