Women Coding Community

🎄 Christmas Coding Challenge 2024 🎄 Get ready to sharpen your coding skills this holiday season! Join us for a month-long annual Christmas Coding Challenge! Whether you're looking to level up in Git, conquer LeetCode problems, improve your self-study habits, or tackle SQL – this challenge is for you. What to Expect: 🎁 Git Mastery – Boost your version control skills 🎁 LeetCode Practice – Python and other popular languages 🎁 Self-Study Tips – Build your library and habits that stick 🎁 SQL Fun – Challenge your logic and data skills 🎁 Certificate of participation – to show off your skills and knowledge The challenge runs from 1 to 25 December, with certificates awarded in early January 2025. Sign up, grab some hot cocoa, and code your way into the new year! 🎅 #WomenCodingCommunity #CodingChallenge #WomenInTech

💡 Design Patterns Course where we will explore popular design patterns and their implementations in Python and Java, using "Head First Design Patterns" as our reference book. 🔎 Pattern of the Week: Iterator and Composite Patterns We’ll explore the purpose, structure, and real-world applications of these patterns! Pro tip: Chapter 9 of Head First Design Patterns will give you a head start! 🎓 Earn a Certificate Successfully complete the course, participate in discussions, and submit your quizzes to earn a certificate recognizing your achievement in mastering key design patterns. To qualify, you must attend at least 60% of the sessions. 🧭 Join us !

Dear community, do not miss today's exciting event where we are going to discuss Cloud Career Journeys and dive into Platform Engineering with Ngone NDIAYE! 🤩 Sign up following the meetup link below, see you there!

☁Cloud Computing! ⛅ In this month's edition we are focusing Operating System/Cloud Computing. An operating system (OS) manages a computer's hardware and software, allowing applications to run smoothly. Early OS designs handled single tasks, but modern ones like Windows, Linux, and macOS support multitasking, resource management, and security. They’ve evolved to enable faster, more efficient computing, shaping how we interact with technology today. 💡 An insight on AI for the Rest of Us 🌃And many more topics 📌 Don't miss out on future issues packed with industry news, innovative projects, and expert tips. Hit the Subscribe button now to stay inspired and informed. 🤝 We value your input and strive to make our newsletter better with each edition. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please don't hesitate to share them with us using this form https://lnkd.in/eKq85RRH.

A few weeks ago, I experienced "AI for the Rest of Us" - a conference that broke the mold of typical AI events! Quick thanks to Hannah Foxwell for partnering with WomenCoding Community and the wonderful volunteers who made our booth presence possible! 🙌 Madhura C., Ying Liu, Vivien S, Prabha Venkatesh, Sahana Venkatesh, Derya and Eemma Acquah What Made This Conference Different? Unlike typical AI conferences filled with technical jargon and futuristic promises, this event stood out by: - Bringing fresh voices: a 13-year-old's perspective on growing up with AI - Zero buzzword bingo: challenging the "AI everywhere" hype with practical reality - True accessibility: focusing on the "rest of us" who need to implement AI in the real world - Honest discussions: openly addressing limitations and when simpler solutions work better Here are some interesting shifts emerging in AI: 1. 🎯 The "Post-Hype" Reality - Moving from "AI everywhere" to "AI where it matters" - Rise of focused, smaller ML models over large language models - Growing emphasis on measuring real business impact 2. 🧐 AI Governance Evolution - Shift from abstract ethics to practical governance frameworks - Focus on transparency and explainability in regulated environments - Growing importance of AI risk management - Need for clear organizational AI policies 3. 🔄 Organizational Transformation - AI forcing restructure of traditional team boundaries - New roles emerging at the intersection of business and AI - Culture change is becoming as crucial as technical implementation - Need for AI literacy across all levels 4. 💡 Democratization of AI - Tools becoming accessible to non-technical users - Rise of no-code/low-code AI solutions - Focus on practical applications over technical complexity - Growing importance of AI literacy for all roles 5. 🎯 Focus on Implementation Reality - Emphasis on solving real business problems - Recognition of AI's limitations and appropriate use cases - Growing importance of integration with existing systems - Shift from proof-of-concept to production-ready solutions The Big Picture? We're entering a more mature, pragmatic phase of AI adoption. It's less about the technology itself and more about thoughtful, responsible implementation that delivers real value. What trends are you seeing in your organization? #AITrends #TechEvolution #ResponsibleAI #FutureOfTech #WomenInTech #AIForAll

Yesterday Women Coding Community had an amazing opportunity to speak at the HalfStack conference along side some amazing women who are breaking barriers and setting an example for others 👩💻🤖   Thanks to all the attendees who visited our booth and do not hesitate to join our passionate community via our Slack channel at https://lnkd.in/eABsNcN4 ⭐ A massive thanks to Dylan Schiemann for organizing the HalfStack conference and having us! #womencodingcommunity #halfstack #halfstackconference

🌟 Women Coding Community Mentor Highlight 🌟 Today, we are thrilled to introduce one of the mentors from Women Coding Community to you all! 👩💻 Mentor: Olga Volkova Bio: Olga brings over a decade of experience in the tech industry, with a background in SAP systems across various roles, including analyst, engineer, architect, and team lead. Since transitioning to data science in 2018, she has honed her expertise in machine learning, particularly focusing on large language models (LLMs), graph neural networks, and deep learning techniques like Transformer architecture for time-series analysis. Olga is passionate about advancing her knowledge in data science and contributing to impactful projects. Programming Languages: Python Thanks to outstanding mentors like Olga Volkova Women Coding Community grows stronger every day. Together with passionate and experienced mentors like her, we continue to support women's successes in the tech industry. We extend our gratitude to Olga Volkova for her contributions, and we are eager to introduce you to other mentors like her! 💻✨ 👩🏽💻 About Women Coding Community Empowering women in their tech careers through education, mentorship, community building, and career services is our mission. We provide workshops and events, connect members with industry mentors, foster a supportive community through meetups and conferences, and raise awareness for more inclusive industry practices. Website: https://lnkd.in/d2Z6Kb4u Slack: https://lnkd.in/eABsNcN4 Instagram: @women_coding_community X: @WCC_Community #womencodingcommunity #mentorship #mentor #wcc

🚀 Join Us on Nov 11: Build the WCC Platform and Make a Real Impact! 🚀 We’re thrilled to invite you to an interactive talk where we’ll dive into the Women Coding Community (WCC) platform project! Gain an overview of our goals, discuss key database concepts, and work together to create the platform’s data model. This session will also explore how SurrealDB can address the platform’s needs, from database functions to advanced vector search for mentor-mentee matching. It’s a hands-on chance to learn, collaborate, and contribute! Registration here: https://lnkd.in/ek6gMp-q ✨ Be part of something meaningful, grow your skills, and help us build an empowering community. Let’s make a difference together! ✨ The WCC is looking for dedicated volunteers to support our open-source journey. Whether you’re experienced or eager to learn, your skills and enthusiasm are invaluable. We’re searching for: 🔹 Java Developers 🔹 Quality Assurance Specialists 🔹 Project Coordinators 🔹 UX Designers 🔹 Frontend Developers (ReactJS) The only requirement? A bit of time and a passion for collaboration! #WomenCodingCommunity #OpenSource #VolunteerOpportunity #TechForGood Hope to see you there!

🚀 Reminder: Ad-hoc Mentorship Applications Are Now Open! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce that we've made it possible for you to schedule one-time mentorship sessions with our mentors in November. 🎉 🎉 An ad-hoc mentorship session is a specific type where the mentor and mentee meet for a single, pre-scheduled session. This session can be conducted in person or remotely and focused on a specific topic or goal. ✨ Don't miss out on this opportunity! Please go ahead, apply now and find the perfect time for mentorship. 💡 🌐 Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/d2Z6Kb4u ⚡ Interested in contributing to our web platform? Become a part of our contributor's community today: https://lnkd.in/dwRpTYap #mentor #mentee #wcc #mentorship

🌟 Exciting Opportunity from Women Coding Community! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Audio Developer Conference (ADC'24), taking place November 11-13, 2024 in Bristol, UK, and online! ADC'24 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in audio technology, offering sessions on music applications, game audio, sound processing techniques, and embedded systems. With keynotes from industry leaders, networking opportunities, and panels, it’s a fantastic chance to connect, learn, and grow! https://audio.dev/ 🎟️ Two Exclusive Offers for Our Community Members: Free online tickets for ADC'24 so you can join remotely at no cost! 20% discount on in-person tickets for those attending the full 3-day event in Bristol. 👉 To access these offers, join us on Slack: https://lnkd.in/etsFGzF8 Let’s come together to celebrate innovation, learning, and diversity in the world of audio tech. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage and learn! #ADC24 #WomenCodingCommunity #AudioTech #FreeTickets #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech