Boitumelo Maphangwa | SheCodes Foundation

Boitumelo Maphangwa

🇿🇦 South African living in Pretoria, 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Boitumelo's Story ChatGPT 3.5 User Suggest an answer for this How did you first become interested in coding(150-200 words)? 3 / 3 ChatGPT I became interested in coding during my high school years when I stumbled upon a programming class. The allure of creating something out of nothing and the logic puzzles inherent in coding immediately captivated me. As I delved into languages like Python and Java, the satisfaction of seeing lines of code come to life fueled my passion. The endless possibilities of software development, from crafting intricate algorithms to designing user-friendly interfaces, fascinated me. Over time, I realized the profound impact coding has on shaping the digital world. It wasn't just about writing commands; it was about problem-solving and innovation. Witnessing the tangible results of my efforts, whether it was a simple program or a more complex application, motivated me to continuously explore and enhance my coding skills.

🙋‍♀️ Boitumelo's Motivation

As a woman my motivation to learn how to code stems from a desire to break gender stereotypes in the industry, contribute diverse perspectives to technology solutions, and empower myself with skills that are increasingly vital in today's digital world. I'm inspired by the opportunity to be part of a community where diverse voices and talents thrive, contributing to innovation and positive change.

🤹‍♀️ Boitumelo's Hobbies

Read Novels, play chess and do Aerobics

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Boitumelo's coding training

Boitumelo has gained access to SheCodes Basics and SheCodes AI Basics at no cost. Together they are a 6 week coding training that’ll take her from a complete beginner to building her first websites and AI projects.

She'll learn the foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, plus how to build with AI and modern development tools. She'll also get to build her own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!

📦 Foundation students get access to these coding workshops:
1. SheCodes Basics (3 weeks)
2. SheCodes AI Basics (3 weeks)
She’ll gain access to each portion after finishing the preceding portion. She’ll build up her coding knowledge gradually along the way. 🙌

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The SheCodes Foundation Mission

Women hold only 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less than men. In many developing countries, over 65% of women lack bank accounts, making it difficult to invest in their education.

The SheCodes Foundation is changing that. We provide women in developing countries with free coding education, equipping them with the skills to build a better future. In partnership with SheCodes, we offer training in product development, design, and management, empowering women to thrive in the tech industry.

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Why learn how to code?

Coding knowledge creates new job opportunities, improves your analytical thinking, and enhances your personal or professional skill set.

Get a Job in Tech

Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.

Expand Your Skill Set

Master coding to boost creativity, logic, and efficiency—valuable for any career path.

Sharpen Your Analytical Thinking

Improve your problem-solving and analytical skills, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s workplace.