This is a submission for the 2026 WeCoded Challenge: Echoes of Experience
This is a text dedicated to women who are going through a career transition process.
Changing fields is already challenging in itself and in technology, it can seem even more difficult. It’s an area that evolves all the time, with new topics constantly emerging. But I want to share some things that helped me during my process.
I come from a field that wasn’t technology, even though I graduated in it. For a long time, I worked in other things. And, when I decided to become a developer, code was something very difficult for me.
So, the first thing I did was identify an area of interest within technology.
In college, I thought I would pursue databases, because that was where I had more ease. But when I went back to studying with more focus, code started to make more sense and, understanding that there were more opportunities as a developer at that moment, I directed my choice.
The second tip is: acquire the right skills.
I chose a language (in my case, Python) and I went deep into it. I studied its libraries, practiced a lot, and participated in bootcamps, courses, and challenges. This helped me move beyond the superficial and truly build a foundation.
After that: get involved with communities and do networking.
Participating in communities, events, and meetups makes a big difference. You learn from other people, exchange experiences, and realize you’re not alone. In addition, many opportunities arise precisely from these connections.
Build a portfolio and share what you learn(this is important).
Don’t just stay in study mode. Create projects, write articles, produce content. Do things that make sense to you. This not only reinforces your learning, but also makes you more visible to recruiters.
And lastly: start applying.
Don’t wait until you’re 100% ready because that moment doesn’t exist. Use what you’ve already learned, apply to positions, and learn from the feedback. Every process is an opportunity to grow.
It’s not an easy path. In many moments, you will feel insecure, you will compare yourself, you will doubt yourself.
But it is possible.
Technology is a field of constant learning and maybe that’s exactly why you don’t need to know everything to start.
✨ You just need to start ✨
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