This is a submission for the 2026 WeCoded Challenge: Echoes of Experience  A bit personal, a bit all... Tagged with devchallenge, wecoded, dei, career.

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A personal narrative from a woman in tech sharing her experiences with gender bias, racial assumptions, and gatekeeping around non-CS degrees. The author reflects on overcoming societal expectations, finding motivation through self-taught programming, and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. Touches on the gender wage gap, workplace diversity, and the value of persistence in a career transition into software development.

Path of Discovery