The Cheap and Easy Way to Setup a Developer Blog
One of the most important things you can do as a developer is build your own presence on the web. You should have a blog or portfolio site. Having a home on the web gives potential employers a place to...
View ArticleOn Stepping Away
A while ago, I had to get emergency surgery. August 20th was a weird day for me. I went from minor stomach pain in the morning to recovering from an appendectomy in the evening.My experience that day...
View ArticleTo All The Young Ladies Out There — You Actually Are Perfect For A Career in...
To All The Young Ladies Out There — You Are Actually Perfect For A Career in Tech and We Need You!I love working in the technology field! But I didn’t start out even considering technology as a career....
View ArticlePassword Breaches and Social Engineering Attacks
A former colleague of mine recently shared an email she received from a purported hacker:A social engineering attackThe picture is a bit grainy, so here’s what it says (censored for obvious reasons;...
View ArticleThe why and how of screen reader testing
From PexelsGetting started with screen readersWhen I first started testing with a screen reader in 2015, I thought it was going to be nearly impossible. I started by opening the Apple VoiceOver guide...
View ArticleLeaning on your community for advice
One of the things I love most about THAT Conference is the focus on community: people of all ages, from all backgrounds, and from many different locations are welcomed and encouraged to participate....
View ArticleTest until Fear turns to Boredom
As software engineers, we are always deciding whether the testing we have done is sufficient to release what we are developing. Some teams require more explicit sign-offs before reaching this level,...
View ArticleGo Caroling with a Raspberry Pi, LED Lights, and Jingle Bells
Step by step instructions to set up and program a Raspberry Pi to light up to Jingle BellsGrowing up, I looked forward to the time off from school the minute I filled my backpack and returned to class...
View ArticleHosting an Awesome Kids Session
Photo by Martinez MediaI watched a parent lean down to her child, point in my direction, and say, “Look, honey. It’s the Play-Doh teacher.” I knew right then that was the best job title I would ever...
View Article5 Changes We All Need To Make To #BalanceForBetter In Tech
Celebrating International Women’s Day TogetherI’d be lying if I said my 20-year career in the technology industry has been easy, amazing, and I was always treated fairly. At times it was a struggle....
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