The latest articles on DEV Community by Amanda Capella (@codingcapella). https://dev.to/codingcapella 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%2F60906%2Fe68920dd-3fb0-4dec-a598-a33fdc6bf847.jpg https://dev.to/codingcapella en Amanda Capella Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:55:34 +0000 https://dev.to/codingcapella/nevertheless-amanda-capella-coded--52af https://dev.to/codingcapella/nevertheless-amanda-capella-coded--52af <h2> I began/continue to code because... </h2> <p>I wanted to take control of my life. I wanted to pursue my own dream and build a life for myself: undefined by other's expectations based off my gender and life situation.</p> <h2> I recently overcame... </h2> <p>The fear of being the NOOB. Everyone is new at some point. I've embraced the stage I'm at and proudly seek ways to grow.</p> <h2> I want to brag about... </h2> <p>My QuickBooks integration I dev'd for my company, DispatchBot. I slayed it.</p> <h2> My advice for allies to support women who code is.... </h2> <p>Never assume. Echo our voices in the meetings. Say our names on those calls. Make our presence something everyone is aware of. </p> wecoded