Tag Archives: programming culture

Why I want to see Gittip succeed

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Gittip is an important project, for many reasons.  In case you are unfamiliar with it, Gittip is a modern take on the patronage system.  If you like the work someone is doing, you can decide how much you want to … Continue reading →

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Python vs. Ruby: Four Weeks on Hacker News

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Python or Ruby? I teach high school math and science, and over the last couple years I have started to teach an Introduction to Programming class. The class is framed around general programming skills and concepts, but students learn to … Continue reading →

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A Simple Commitment

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

What’s missing from the conversation about sexism in tech-related fields? Many articles have appeared recently describing examples of sexism in programming and other tech-related fields. We have read explanations of why it exists, and suggestions for what individuals can do … Continue reading →

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The tech world needs a “white ribbon” project

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Support for women in tech-related fields needs to be made visible I am not a big fan of ribbon campaigns, but they do get one thing right. They make it clear, before any words are spoken, that someone is supportive … Continue reading →

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