The latest articles on DEV Community by Ivy Tyler (@zentechnista). https://dev.to/zentechnista 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%2F61365%2F7bf1f0bd-ae18-41a2-9f42-7bfb7fee319a.jpg https://dev.to/zentechnista en Ivy Tyler Thu, 08 Mar 2018 03:04:08 +0000 https://dev.to/zentechnista/nevertheless-ivy-tyler-coded--12ik https://dev.to/zentechnista/nevertheless-ivy-tyler-coded--12ik <h2> I began/continue to code because... </h2> <p>I began to code because I found the practice of building websites to be an amazing, fascinating experience, and wanted to be part of that process even on a small scale. I still remember my first time cracking open a Squarespace theme and messing around with the HTML &amp; CSS. If only I knew what I was in for at the time.</p> <p>I continue to code because as the web matures, we need to mature our tools &amp; websites along with it. For various reasons, websites (and the tech landscape in general) have gotten away with a pretty narrow vision and experiences for users. There are countless examples of people not being able to simply sign up for an account due to the fact that a service doesn't recognize their name as a 'legitimate name', or for other reason won't let them use an alias. </p> <p>This, along with the fact that many websites have been built in the past without considering accessibility means that we're isolating a significant portion of users who navigate through the web every single day. Now that the internet is pretty much a "must-have" tool for everyone, it's even more important that we create amazing, accessible, and inclusive front-end experiences for all users. </p> <h2> I'm excited about... </h2> <p>Learning about accessibility features in website design/development. Also CSS Grid because I thrilled about all things about CSS Layout.</p> <h2> I look up to... </h2> <p>Jen Simmons! Seriously, if you're passionate about CSS and front-end in general I recommend following her and checking out her YouTube channel.</p> <h2> My advice for allies to support women and non-binary folks who code is.... </h2> <p>Be proactive about providing mentorship opportunities. A lot of times there's pressure on us to be "the best of the best" - especially if you're the first woman/non-binary person in a tech role at your company. Providing a mentor that you can bounce ideas off of and have another level of support can be a big relief in these cases.</p> wecoded