I am an African American woman interested in learning programming. I feel that there is far to much white privilege in the programming community, and want to increase diversity in the programming field. I also am aware that because I am black I can obtain a programming job far easier than whitey.
What are the best resources to begin learning how to code? (I am looking at code academy currently)
time to make popcorn!
Skillshare or a book.
#kodewithklossy
I"m sorry, what is this?
What is skillshare? I will take a look. I don't tend to read books much.
I'm so happy for you! I really hope you succeed!
Skillshare is a website where people create courses based on their skillset in order to enlighten the studentbase. All you need to access this is either $100 usd a year or a monthy fee. The classes from what I know are mostly videos. Sorta like an educational youtube.
>100$ a year.
How are black people supposed to afford that? Skillshare is racist!
Join the yang gang and you'll be able to afford it by 2020.
I feel like this is something that I could just find on youtube without having to pay. In order to keep my H1-B active I have to be currently employed so I need to be hired soon.
With skill share i can start coding in about a week?
If you set your mind to it, ya.
do you know if they have any diversity programs that offer discounts to minorities?
Call customer service and find out
ok I will thank you, any languages you recommend?
Java is good for beginners. So is python.
Google and Youtube
Come up with a simple project and try to do it, google whatever you don't know.
ok im going to build my own blockchain
>Java is good for beginners
lol Java is terrible for beginners, and in general for that matter.
LET THE BAITING BEGIN
Nah bruv, the first coding language you learn at my college is Java. No matter how garbage it is, its a good Introduction to coding.
Well, best of luck if you're serious
Look into SQLite and C++
Well, *ahem*, first of all, thank you for showing up today.
Here at CottonFie Ld. we feel very strongly about diversity and the african american community in general.
Well then, let's take a look at your resume, shall we?
Hm.
I see.
Oh?
It says here you enjoy the outdoors,
regularly work out,
and you consider yourself a good listener!
now these are *exactly* the type of qualities we are looking for!
I see you like to travel, and watch the sunrise and sunset,
well here at CottonFie Ld. there will be plenty of opportunities to watch the sun. We regularly schedule organized physical activity, and let me tell you, management absolutely love it.
Oh and you value tradition?
WELL
I think you might be the one candidate for us.
