The latest articles on Forem by Lida (@leedah). https://forem.com/leedah 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%2F5255%2F2bb.jpg https://forem.com/leedah en Lida Tue, 07 Mar 2017 23:15:49 +0000 https://forem.com/leedah/nevertheless-lida-coded https://forem.com/leedah/nevertheless-lida-coded <h2> I began coding because... </h2> <p>It turned out not to be about fixing the family's computer or playing video games, but a way to organize your thought, to customize things to your taste and needs and a tool to express your creativity and challenge your mind and imagination.</p> <h2> I'm currently hacking on... </h2> <p>The power control systems software in the particle accelerators at CERN.<br> I focus on the software quality assurance of the libraries and applications of the embedded computers controlling the powering of the magnets that drive the beam of particles. Yay!</p> <h2> I'm excited about... </h2> <p>Software and Design and everything in between. For me, it needs to be interesting as a process and also to have a purpose. This usually happens when working on something completely useless that fulfills a weird artistic need or something really useful with an impact on society.</p> <h2> My advice for other women who code is... </h2> <p>Try not to get discouraged by the culture in the university or the industry: join communities with other women who code to share your experiences and support each other, seek role models to help you stick to your goals. </p> <p>Try to not be too harsh on yourself: don't feel the pressure to prove your worth every single day by fear of confirming a stereotype and don't feel the need to be 100% ready to get out there, nobody is.</p> wecoded