> we only ever had 1 female applicant Exactly! Is it possible that the job advert, or something else about the company, was disproportionately attracting male

> we only ever had 1 female applicant Exactly! Is it possible that the job advert, or something else about the company, was disproportionately attracting male applicants and putting off female applicants? (disproportionately, compared to the demographics of existing qualified developers) Would your company be capable of noticing? > The article makes a really solid point - invest in education and get women and minorities excited for the field Yes, this is definitely good! It's very easy to disclaim responsibility, because “the talent just isn't out there”. But this way, you cultivate more talent, and (if you put the work in) you get goodwill from everyone involved.