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Why most coding tutorials get it wrong for newbie coders

by Catherine Heath
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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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Women + tech is not about equality: it’s about power

by Catherine Heath
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The women in tech movement is not about getting more women into techie roles because it’s a nice thing to do. The reason it’s fuelled so intensely is because it’s about an imbalance of power in society, and it...

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What Skills Do You Need to be a Game Designer?
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What skills do you need to be a game designer

by Catherine Heath
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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...

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Women in tech infographic

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Who are the real innovators? | Liverpool Girl Geeks October meetup

by Catherine Heath
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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...

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Women <3 Tech Liverpool Girl Geeks September Meetup

by Catherine Heath
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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...

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June Ladies of Code meetup @ Thoughtworks, City Tower, Manchester

by Catherine Heath
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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...

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Liverpool Girl Geeks panel event on bro culture
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Examining bro culture in tech: Liverpool Girl Geeks panel discussion

by Catherine Heath
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I recently attended another awesome Liverpool Girl Geeks event. This time we discussed the phenomenon of ‘bro culture’ in the tech workplace, and how this affects female employees. Check out my full post on their blog!

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Liverpool Girl Geeks Women <3 tech April meetup: #BETHEBOSS

by Catherine Heath
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I’m currently based in Manchester which is an incredible tech industry hub. While there’s lots going on in Manchester for me to sink my teeth into, another feature of Manchester is its amazing transport links to other...

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Marija and Michelle, founders of Women in Wearables
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Top 5 female role models in wearable tech

by Catherine Heath
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Women of Wearables is a fantastic organisation founded by Michelle Hua and Marija Butkovic. It’s a community group exclusively for women in the wearable industries. It covers wearable tech, fashion tech, IoT (Internet of...

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