How SheCodes helped Tasha become a Junior Software Developer!
πββοΈ Before SheCodes
Meet Tasha π²πΌ! Originally from Malawi and now living in the UK π¬π§, Tasha loves creating content and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. She enjoys learning new things and exploring creative ideas. β¨
Before starting her coding journey, Tasha was studying Social Anthropology and Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh. π Her studies helped her understand people and cultures, but she wanted to find a more exciting career path.
Her interest in coding began when she saw a video about someone who went from being a nurse to becoming a software developer without going to university. Around the same time, she noticed SheCodes ads on YouTube, which made her curious about coding. Tasha decided to give it a try and signed up for the SheCodes 60-Minute Free Coding Class, where she found coding so interesting that she signed up for the workshops right away! π
βWhen I found out it was possible to become a software developer without a degree, I decided to sign up for SheCodes Express and just see what coding it was about. And I found it so interesting! I signed up straight after!β
π©βπ» Her SheCodes Experience
Tasha's experience with SheCodes was both supportive and inspiring. She especially appreciated the technical assistance team and said she couldnβt have completed the SheCodes Workshops without them. They were always ready to help whenever she got stuck, which made learning much easier. π
βI don't know if I could have completed the workshop without the technical assistance team. They were always there to help whenever I got stuck!β
A memorable moment for Tasha was at the end of the SheCodes Plus Workshop when Matt shared videos about how to use GitHub to get noticed by employers. She found this advice so clever and practical, leaving her feeling excited about her future in tech! π‘
π How SheCodes has Helped to Change Her Life
Thanks to SheCodes, Tasha was able to kickstart her tech career and is now working as a Junior Developer at Nivo Solutions! π She feels proud of how far she has come and loves putting her coding skills into action.
One of the most valuable things she learned in SheCodes was how to use GitHub. This skill has been a big help in her current role, and she continues to use it in her daily work. The knowledge and experience she gained during the workshops gave her the confidence and tools to succeed in her new career. Weβre so proud of her journey! π
βI learned how to use git in SheCodes, I still use what I learned today!β
π©βπΌ Advice to Future SheCodes Student
Tasha has some encouraging advice for future SheCodes students: be patient with yourself! Learning to code isnβt always easy, but she promises it will be worth it in the end. πͺ
Beyond her new career, SheCodes has had an amazing impact on Tashaβs life. She started sharing her coding journey on TikTok and now has 70,000 followers! β¨ Sheβs also proud to be a SheCodes Ambassador, inspiring others to start coding. Through her videos, she shares her SheCodes experience with her audience and has gained incredible opportunities thanks to her new career.
βI've been able to share SheCodes with my followers and have gained so many other opportunities because of my new career!β
Tasha is also proud to see how her journey has inspired others. She has encouraged many friends to start coding, and many of them joined SheCodes!
βSo many people I know have now started coding! Some are now SheCodes students!β
Sheβs excited to see more people discover the joy of coding and hopes her story inspires others to start their own journey. π
π Tashaβs SheCodes Basics Testimonial:
βVery easy to learn and a lot of help from the instructor! Loved every moment!β
π Tashaβs SheCodes Plus Testimonial:
βSheCodes Plus has been challenging but amazing! Matt is an amazing instructor, and the team is so helpful! The course has really prepared me for a tech role in the near future!β
