It Takes a Village to Make a Programmer

Explore a conference talk that chronicles one woman's journey to becoming a web developer in under a year, emphasizing the crucial role of community support. Discover how the speaker transitioned from an office job to attending hackathons, workshops, and conferences, ultimately leading to a career change. Learn about the importance of mentorship, safe spaces, and encouragement in the tech industry. Gain insights on overcoming obstacles, finding resources, and building courage in the pursuit of a programming career. Reflect on how individuals can make a positive impact in their own tech communities and the mutual benefits of generosity in the field.

Introduction
My story
Moving to Germany
Office Job
First Hackathon
First Ruby Conference
First Rails Girls Workshop
Learning with Franxx
Hackership
News
Encouragement
Expose
Resources
Excuses
Conference
Mentorship
Safe Spaces
Courage
Shoutout
Quote