The latest articles on DEV Community by Stacey (@bitchwhocodes). https://dev.to/bitchwhocodes https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F9122%2F198151.jpeg https://dev.to/bitchwhocodes en Stacey Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:39:12 +0000 https://dev.to/bitchwhocodes/nevertheless-stacey-coded https://dev.to/bitchwhocodes/nevertheless-stacey-coded <h2> I began coding because... </h2> <p>Self-enablement drove me to learn how to code. The internet was full of really immersive and engaging experiences and I wanted to do that.I hated the idea of handing something off, of not being able to do something because I too quickly equate that with weakness instead of growth. The motivation to understand the process at a deeper level drove me to code and the feeling of immediate empowerment and utter freedom in using code as a tool for creative expression, hooked me. Some people use a brush, a pen, some people use code I suppose. </p> <h2> I'm currently hacking on... </h2> <p>100 hundred projects that will never get completed? Currently working on a Neon Art based series with electronics and creating a rather large dot matrix installation that will likely just end up being something to put gifs on. Last scripting code I wrote was for lawyers to help visualize data and clean it up as an effort to help protest the ban. </p> <h2> I'm excited about... </h2> <p>Space right now. But my attention span is that of a caffeinated squirrel, so ask me again in a few seconds. </p> <p>I've started to embrace more creative endeavors and am excited about using code as a means and not as an end in a few future projects. </p> <h2> My advice for other women who code is... </h2> <p>Code. Take your laptop to the coffee shop and code in public. The more you do it, the less people wonder where all the women be at. </p> wecoded Stacey Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:29:15 +0000 https://dev.to/bitchwhocodes/hi-im-stacey https://dev.to/bitchwhocodes/hi-im-stacey <p>I'm a self taught coder who has been coding for around 15 years or so. </p> <p>You can find me on GitHub as <a href="https://github.com/bitchwhocodes" rel="noopener noreferrer">bitchwhocodes</a>. You can find me on most social channels with that user name.</p> <p>I live in Vancouver, British Columbia. No I don't drink Maple Syrup. </p> <p>I work for Microsoft. </p> <p>I mostly program in these languages: Full Stack Technologies - JavaScript, C#, Python, PHP, some C++</p> <p>Currently I am learning more about deep learning and cnc milling. Ideally these will go together. </p> <p>Nice to meet you.</p> introduction