The latest articles on DEV Community by Laura Montemayor (@laumontemayor). https://dev.to/laumontemayor 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%2F60446%2F3d002d1b-bc34-484a-8e26-c2bc3cac0e8a.jpeg https://dev.to/laumontemayor en Laura Montemayor Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:50:14 +0000 https://dev.to/laumontemayor/nevertheless-laura-montemayor-coded--1m32 https://dev.to/laumontemayor/nevertheless-laura-montemayor-coded--1m32 <h2> I began/continue to code because... </h2> <p>The first time I ever touched code was when I was 15, at a sleepover, hunched over quietly over a laptop while my friends slept. I loved the idea of talking to a computer in something that sounded like human language and seeing what I could do with it. I continue coding because I love the challenge and the possibilities of solutions it offers. </p> <h2> I recently overcame... </h2> <p>Really, really, really bad impostor syndrome. 🤘</p> <h2> I want to brag about... </h2> <p>Discovering that I'm a very quick learner! Just last year, I dived into Data Visualization, a bit of Machine Learning, did some basic data science, learned a bit of Mandarin and also got into drawing. Persistence is 🔑!</p> <h2> My advice for allies to support women and non-binary folks who code is.... </h2> <p>Be empathetic and compassionate. Always keep in mind that everyone is trying their best and learn at different levels and via different methods. Learn how to give good feedback! :) </p> wecoded