09/10/2021
MADA TECH GIRLS GRAND OPENING
We are showing people that engineering isn’t just the physics of how a transistor works. It’s using the technology, and being creative with it, and solving problems that people have or creating something beautiful.
Technology is a scary world, especially for women. We do not know when a computer would explode on a keypress, or something bad will happen if you try to learn a new trick online.
The truth is, most of us have not lived in an environment where we saw a woman use technology comfortably. Except for some Hollywood movies, we rarely see women at the forefront of a technology company or playing a technical role.
We are all engulfed by fear of the unknown—the “what ifs” strong enough to stop our dreams.
What if I’m not smart enough? What if I’m not good enough to do the job? What if people think of me as a failure? Among all the if’s perhaps the biggest and most important question we should ask ourselves is -What if I don’t try?
Programming is not for everyone, just like any other skill, but how would you know if you don't even try? It's not easy, that’s for sure, but it's fun as hell, and that's the part we often miss.
The “hello world’s” of an unexpressive world of binaries do no justice to the fun world in the wonderland of creativity, and you and I might never find the key to this secret world if we don’t observe.
Everyone has a theory on their favorite subject, and it could be similar to others or in contrast. My theory on learning programming is to build rather than read “how to build.”
People often switch their craft based on their changing interests, so don't stress yourself to get it right on the first go.
The idea is to get started with something, build the confidence to be on your own in the world of technology, and understand that everything is figureoutable.
