WeCoded

We Celebration of Gender Equity in Software Development

Join our annual community celebration and amplify the diverse voices shaping the future of technology.

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About We

WeCoded is an annual event that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and empowerment in the tech industry. The event is an opportunity to share experiences, stories, knowledge, and connect with the community. we_coded is our little love letter to the community, one that hopes for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future for the tech world. In year’s past, we have used this time to look at accomplishments from our community, ask questions, share space, and celebrate the achievements of others.

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We Evolution

Since 2018, DEV has celebrated International Women's Day with SheCoded, a call to action for the community to share powerful stories from women in tech about their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. What began as a platform for women's voices naturally evolved into WeCoded in 2023 — an inclusive space that amplifies all underrepresented and marginalized voices in our industry.

This evolution reflects our commitment to creating a community where everyone can see themselves represented, share their experiences, and find inspiration. WeCoded builds on the foundation of SheCoded while expanding our celebration to embrace the rich diversity of perspectives that make our community stronger.

For 2025, we're taking WeCoded to the next level by transforming it into a DEV Challenge format for the first time. We hope this allows even more community members to participate, whether by sharing personal stories or showcasing technical skills—creating more opportunities for voices to be heard and the overall importance of diversity and inclusion to be recognized.

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We Stories

WeCoded is a celebration of the diverse voices in our community. We invite you to share your stories, experiences, and insights with us. Join us in amplifying the voices that shape the future of technology.
Explore our collection of stories and be inspired by the diverse community that is WeCoded.

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Inspiring History

Honorable and important mentions of women in "STEM" from history who inspire!

Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace

Augusta Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace, now known as Ada Lovelace, was an English mathematician and writer. She is mainly recognized today for having written the first algorithm to be processed by a machine, Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine. She is considered the first computer programmer in history.

Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures

The movie Hidden Figures portrays the struggle, challenge, and success of three women (Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Goble Johnson, and Mary Jackson), the African-American mathematicians who played a crucial role at NASA during the space race.

Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper

Grace Murray Hopper was an admiral and systems analyst in the United States Navy during the 1940s and 1950s, the creator of the high-level programming language Flow-Matic — the foundation for the creation of COBOL — and one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer in 1944. The name of the Google app Grasshopper, which is free and focuses on teaching programming through gamified activities, is a tribute to her.

Support Organizations That Support Gender Diversity in Tech

To foster awareness and connections within the DEV community, we aim to spotlight organizations championing the inclusion and support of women, transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and two-spirit tech professionals. Below is a curated list of 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ representation in the tech sphere, deserving of greater recognition and support: