The latest articles on Forem by fraukesch (@fraukesch). https://forem.com/fraukesch https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F60820%2F30124abc-1053-4c1a-95a5-f8a36db7c044.png https://forem.com/fraukesch en fraukesch Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:52:53 +0000 https://forem.com/fraukesch/nevertheless-fraukesch-coded--5ccc https://forem.com/fraukesch/nevertheless-fraukesch-coded--5ccc <h2> I began/continue to code because... </h2> <p>... I wanted to be able to change things. Finding out how to do things, empowers you to actually do things. This - of course - is not only true for coding :) But for me it was for sure the key booster to even start coding. I continue, because I love doing it. It is very satisfying to create things, on one hand by simply knowing how to make the computer/compiler/interpreter understand what I want, and on the other hand to have the freedom to find creative solutions for complex problems.</p> <h2> I recently overcame... </h2> <p>... a phase of telling myself that I would be too stupid and too unexperienced to compete with my super-skilled colleagues. Good luck for me that I have colleagues around that helped me convince myself of the opposite. Everybody once was a learner. Actually you never stop being a learner. Once you acknowledge that, you will also never stop wondering. Just explore!</p> <h2> I want to brag about... </h2> <p>... nothing, really! I am not very comfortable with bragging and I don't think that it is necessary to make people understand and value your contribution :)</p> <h2> My advice for allies to support women who code is.... </h2> <p>... help them not to be underestimated, help them to be taken serious. Help them not to underestimate themselves, too.</p> wecoded