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The reasons she listed for not attending point more to her not being a hacker than to her being a woman. > She doesn't code or build things for fun > She sees
by elbrodeur 16y ago
The reasons she listed for not attending point more to her not being a hacker than to her being a woman.
> She doesn't code or build things for fun
> She sees hackathons as a waste of time because she doesn't 'get anything' out of it
> They take too much time
> Sees it as a competitive environment and akin to hazing
I don't identify with much in the article. Personally, the joy of making something quickly is reward enough. Making something quickly with smart people who can immediately refine what you made and producing a more polished product is just an added benefit.
- fossuser 16y agoI don't understand these types of articles. Who cares if you're a woman or a man programmer? The distinction is really irrelevant, but articles like these continue to perpetuate it as if there is an important difference.