> attending to conferences does not make a huge difference in the process of becoming a good programmer. That's probably why it's called "Women in Tech Confere

> attending to conferences does not make a huge difference in the process of becoming a good programmer. That's probably why it's called "Women in Tech Conference and Travel Grants", and not "Women in Tech Become Better Programmers Grants". I do see a point here. Going to conferences hasn't made me a better programmer per se, but I think it has made me more passionate about the field, in my early days.