Learning to code can certainly be a daunting task to many but one of the most helpful ways to learn and stay engaged it is to start small. What this means is that you should first learn the basic syntax of the language, then start writing some code to practice.
The first world computer programmer was a woman called Ada Lovelace. If she could do it, then you can too. Here’s a short story about Ada.
Most wealthy women of the 1800s did not study math and science. Ada Lovelace excelled at them—and became the world’s first computer programmer.
When she was 17, Ada met mathematician and inventor also known as the ‘father of computers’, Charles Babbage at a town party. She was fascinated by his Difference Engine, an early version of the calculator. He soon became her mentor.
Most wives and mothers of the time worked only in the home, Ada Lovelace continued her work with Babbage.
In 1843, Babbage was developing the Analytical Engine, a more complicated version of the Difference Engine. He asked Lovelace to translate French text from his engineer into English. Lovelace not only translated the notes but added her own, signing them “A.A.L.”
Ada Lovelace’s notes were labelled alphabetically from A to G. In note G, she describes an algorithm for the Analytical Engine to compute Bernoulli numbers. It is considered to be the first published algorithm ever specifically tailored for implementation on a computer, and Ada Lovelace has often been cited as the first computer programmer for this reason.
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In 1953, more than a century after her death, Ada Lovelace’s notes on Babbage’s Analytical Engine were republished as an appendix to B.V. Bowden’s Faster than Thought: A Symposium on Digital Computing Machines. The engine has now been recognized as an early model for a computer and her notes as a description of a computer and software.
Are you motivated already? Sure you are. You and 1000 other ladies from across Africa will be starting your journey into coding in a few days. Our goal is to ensure that we can demystify coding and then you can seamlessly enjoy the learning experience from Novice to Expert level.
We are now accepting applications at our Girls Slay Code Academy, cohort 8. This learning helps you build knowledge of in demand skills such as web development, front end development, backend/database development, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, through interactive learning & real-world projects.
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Yaay! It’s Our Hour of Code
There’s a lot to learn when it comes to coding. How do you know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We have something for everyone, whether you’re new to coding, or a long time learner, explore the options below for:
#HourOfCode – 2 hours code sessions {1hr theory + 1 hr practical} for 1 week, with a network of experts you will be able to master the basics of any tech concept.
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Themes for the Sessions: {Choose 2 courses only}
- PHP in 1hr
- UI/UX Design in 1hr
- Javascript in 1hr
- Bootstrap in 1hr
- MySQL in 1hr
- API development in 1hr
- HTML in 1hr
- Python in 1hr
- Microsoft Digital Literacy Course {Certificate issued by Microsoft}
- Block programming with IBM Blockly for starters
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Who is it For:
The training is open to every woman in different African countries. There’s a learning path designed for everyone.
- Senior Secondary School students (SS1-3)
- Undergraduates & Fresh graduates
- Working or Home mums
- Females from 13-50 years of age.
Benefits To Attendees
- Training is free
- Opportunity to get selected for a USA technology scholarship hosted in Ghana (meltwater.org). Tech4her is MEST’s official recruit partner in Nigeria (https://meltwater.org/about/partners/?tag=recruitment-partners#filters)
- Participate in international hackathons. Alumni members won a Silicon Valley Hackathon see here
- Course Tutors and Mentors available to attendees during and after the code sessions
- Certificate of achievement presented to participants
- Professional badges and certifications from IBM, Microsoft.
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Venue & Dates:
- General session – May 26th-28th | American Corner Ibadan, Lagos time & venue to be announced soon.
- Executive Weekend session – Details to be shared with interested participants
- Online – May-19th-25th | Youtube Live x E learning
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Registration closes May 18. You can apply from any country in Africa. However those outside Nigeria will have to apply to attend the online class.
*I have questions!* You can contact us via [email protected], [email protected] or call 07059701187.
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About GSC:
Our drive is to launch the next 10,000 female developers in Nigeria by 2025. Since GSC’s launch in 2017, the girls of GirlsSlayCode have eagerly jumped into programming. Have a look at what we’ve done to support girls in STEEM and register for upcoming classes!
We host free code bootcamps in partnership with the American Corner-CCHUB monthly. Graduates of our academy become members of the GSC Alumni network- Her Code Network (https://hcn.tech4herafrica.com) and have access to follow-up training, meetups, resources, mentoring, job placements etc