Code doesn't care who wrote it

Only people care

Computers just don't care.

I just saw a github conf post, and I was as thinking who cares?

My view

For all I know the code could have been written by an alien from starcluster 5574564, if it's code that is readable or at least has a predictability I love the programmer(s) that wrote it.

I know programming looks like it is a boys world, but I'm almost 40 so I am not a boy and I still surprise the boys at my current firm.
It isn't all about knowledge if you are a real programmer. You have to analyse problems and translate that into code.

I can understand the sociological aspect of hiring a programmer as HR but that it is human nature. You hire the people you can connect with. A more technical person comes in to evaluate that aspect. And when it is all smoothied you get the conclusion.

Small victory

While I'm not against focusing on groups that are statistically are under represented in the programming community. But showing that there are amazing people out there that need to get hired is great.

I believe people who do good things will get noticed. I am a cook/waiter if you only follow my school education. I work in IT for a little than 10 years now. I always improved my knowledge and sharpened my problem solving skills.

I will always try to improve myself, it has nothing to do with work. it has to do with the person I want to be, better stronger faster smarter, until the day I die.