Tech Talk in Pink

  Sometimes it feels like coding questions are written just to confuse you. You open a problem and it starts with: “Imagine you’re the manager of a fleet of robots, each powered by a unique battery pack…” …and your brain instantly goes: Nope. This post is here to help. Whether you’re preparing for coding interviews, studying, or just trying to get unstuck, here’s a simple, repeatable method for turning long-winded questions into clear action steps. 1. Anchor Yourself & Read the Whole Thing Once Without Trying to Solve It Start with a grounding reminder: “This is just a puzzle . I don’t have to solve it all at once. I just need to figure out what it wants. ” Take 2 slow breaths and keep a pen or typing space open to externalize your thoughts Instead of jumping into problem-solving right away, just read it once to get the gist . Think of it like watching a movie trailer, you're getting an overview first. 2. Identify the Core Ask After the first read, ask yourself : “What is...

Okay, Let’s Talk About AI—and What It Means When You Use It to Help You Learn Coding There are a lot of opinions floating around, but I think it really comes down to how you use it. AI is a powerful tool we have at our fingertips right now. And, just like fire once was, it can feel a little scary—especially when we don’t fully understand it. No one wants the whole forest to burn down. So instead of reacting with fear, I say let’s go the Steve Irwin route: with curiosity, awe, and a desire to understand. Remember when the calculator first came out? People said it was cheating. They thought it would ruin learning. But guess what? We adapted. We raised the bar, made math harder, and taught people how to use a calculator. Now we use it as a tool, not a crutch. That’s how I see AI, too. Let me show you how I use it as a study buddy—not a brain replacement. How I Use AI to Learn Code (Without Letting It Do the Work) There are so many helpful ways to bring AI into your coding journey without ...

  Over the past few weeks, I’ve felt this itch —like it was time to level up. So I decided to expand my tech toolkit and started learning C++ and Python . Naturally, I thought, why not turn this into a little guide ? So here it is—my personal tips, tricks, and encouragement for learning a new coding language (or two)! Step 1: Find Your Why   Learning something new can feel impossible if there’s no passion behind it. Before diving in, figure out what motivates you. C++ : I got super interested in robotics and discovered that platforms like Arduino work beautifully with C++. That I could bring my code to life outside of my computer! Python : It’s widely used in the software engineering world, and honestly? It’s elegant and beginner-friendly. My JavaScript background made learning the differences kind of fun —like unlocking secret language doors! Step 2: Create a Syllabus  Remember getting a syllabus in school? It broke down everything you’d learn and made the...

NFC Tags — Because Tech Should Be Cute  In my endless quest to learn new tech (and maybe get a little closer to landing that dream job), I figured — why not start somewhere fun? So, this week was all about teaching myself NFCs — aka those tiny magic chips that make your phone do cool stuff with just a tap.  Honestly? This whole obsession started when I was at a coding event, living my best networking life, and I met the coolest software engineer. She had this little NFC sticker on the back of her phone, and instead of awkwardly swapping Instagram handles, people just tapped their phone — boom! All her socials popped up instantly. Iconic, right? What Even Is NFC and Why Should You Care? Okay — NFC stands for Near Field Communication . It’s basically a tiny chip — either built into your phone or in a little tag/sticker — that lets you transfer small bits of info instantly when your phone gets super close. Like, “bestie secret” close. ✧  Stick them on your fridge ...

  Why I Attended This Event Recently, I’ve been looking at ways of challenging my confidence, so I decided to go solo to a Code Like A Girl x TikTok event (despite how terrifying that is) in which we heard from people in the industry on how to make sure the tools you are applying to jobs with are well refined. So there I am, surrounded by a bunch of amazingly skilled strangers, and I decide: sink or swim. I push myself to start socialising (because really, it is just that easy, right?). I spot a astoundingly stylish person and run over to compliment this person, and we start chatting. She turns out to be a senior developer and starts giving me advice on entering the industry and how I should be answering questions. And, like the complete shameless dork I am, I whip out my phone and start taking notes. I also did the brave thing and asked for her LinkedIn. The Talks: Confidence, Impostor Syndrome & Interviews The event kicked off with a talk on confidence and impostor syndrom...