random854

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   by random854 11y ago

   Based on what I've seen, anyone can write code, just as anyone can learn math or write a story. Further, anyone who devotes time and effort to writing code (or doing math or writing a story), who immerses themselves in it, who learns a
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   by random854 11y ago

   This is not directly relevant to the article, but I see people look at public/private school v. homeschool as if it's a zero-sum game. Many families are unable to have a parent stay home the entire day(whether due to money or due
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   by random854 11y ago

   Very impressive. If this is what you do at 14, imagine what you'll be doing in a few years.
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   by random854 11y ago

   Read 'Unlocking the Clubhouse' (in regard to women.) It's dated but more recent research has similar conclusions. I can't speak personally about race issues in tech. What I do know is that the industry thrives on ideas,
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   by random854 11y ago

   Assorted thoughts: 1. While it is certainly good that this study does not show an anti-female bias (not saying the 2:1 preference is necessarily good), I'm seeing this hailed as 'proof sexism doesn't exist,' which it is