Based on what I've seen, anyone can write code, just as anyone can learn math or write a story. Further, anyone who devotes time and effort to writing code (or doing math or writing a story), who immerses themselves in…
This is not directly relevant to the article, but I see people look at public/private school v. homeschool as if it's a zero-sum game. Many families are unable to have a parent stay home the entire day(whether due to…
Very impressive. If this is what you do at 14, imagine what you'll be doing in a few years.
Read 'Unlocking the Clubhouse' (in regard to women.) It's dated but more recent research has similar conclusions. I can't speak personally about race issues in tech. What I do know is that the industry thrives on ideas,…
Assorted thoughts: 1. While it is certainly good that this study does not show an anti-female bias (not saying the 2:1 preference is necessarily good), I'm seeing this hailed as 'proof sexism doesn't exist,' which it is…
Based on what I've seen, anyone can write code, just as anyone can learn math or write a story. Further, anyone who devotes time and effort to writing code (or doing math or writing a story), who immerses themselves in…
This is not directly relevant to the article, but I see people look at public/private school v. homeschool as if it's a zero-sum game. Many families are unable to have a parent stay home the entire day(whether due to…
Very impressive. If this is what you do at 14, imagine what you'll be doing in a few years.
Read 'Unlocking the Clubhouse' (in regard to women.) It's dated but more recent research has similar conclusions. I can't speak personally about race issues in tech. What I do know is that the industry thrives on ideas,…
Assorted thoughts: 1. While it is certainly good that this study does not show an anti-female bias (not saying the 2:1 preference is necessarily good), I'm seeing this hailed as 'proof sexism doesn't exist,' which it is…