I consider myself to be brave. I’ve hiked mountains, I’ve swum in murky waters, I’ve gone to the movies alone, and I even walked into my grandmother’s house with my new tattoo on full display. But something about the console lighting up in red makes me want to run in…

When I was 9 I wanted to be a ballerina. There’s a scent that flows through a ballet studio, and lingers on the stage. It’s a mixture of heat and hairspray, salt and steam, tiger balm and old wood. It’s distinctly the scent of passion. Not long ago, I had…

I have an obsession with all things beautiful. Beautiful dresses, beautiful perfumes, beautiful flowers, beautiful jewelry, beautiful art. And most especially, beautiful code. Code that is clear and concise, as delicate as it is strong, and makes you want to read it. The artist is never a master overnight, and…

In a 2021 global survey of software developers, women made up 5% of all respondents. Five. Percent. As a woman, I want to do work that makes a difference, allows me to express myself fully, learn continuously, inspires others, and inspires myself, all while looking fabulous. …