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Why we need more female Software Developers in the world…

The field of software engineering has been male-dominated for a long time, with women being underrepresented in the industry. However, over the years, there has been an increasing number of female Python engineers and software engineers in general. This trend can be seen worldwide, with many initiatives and organizations being formed to encourage more women to enter the field.

In the United States, women make up only about 20% of software developers. However, this percentage is growing steadily, and in some areas, such as New York City, the percentage of female software engineers can be as high as 34%. In Europe, women account for only 16% of software engineers, but this is also on the rise. In fact, the growth of female software engineers in Europe is even more significant than that of the United States, with a 27% increase in the number of women graduating with computer science degrees between 2015 and 2020.

One notable area of growth for female software engineers is in the Python community. Python is a powerful programming language used by many companies, including Google and NASA. It is versatile, easy to learn, and has a friendly community of developers interacting ad support each other. Many female programmers who are just starting out choose Python as their first language because of these reasons.

There are numerous organizations and initiatives worldwide aimed at helping more women get into coding and technology. For example, Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization that teaches girls computer science in order to close the gender gap in technology fields. They have reached over 100,000 girls in all 50 states of America. In Europe, Women in Tech is an organization dedicated to the advancement of women in technology fields. They host events, workshops, and provide resources to help women further their careers.

Furthermore, there are several meetups and conferences held worldwide focused on advancing women in technology, such as PyLadies, Women Who Code, and Grace Hopper Celebration. These communities provide networking opportunities, educational resources, and mentorship opportunities to women looking to advance their careers in technology.

Some inspiring female Python engineers from around the world include Lorena Mesa, Carol Willing and Jessica McKellar. Lorena Mesa is a Director of Engineering at Sprout Social, a social media management platform, where she leads a team of engineers. She has also been an active member of the Python community, serving on the board of directors for the Python Software Foundation. Carol Willing is a software engineer at the University of California, Berkeley and a member of the core development team for Jupyter, a popular open-source project. She also serves as an organizer for PyCon, the largest annual conference dedicated to the Python programming language. Jessica McKellar is a former Director for the Python Software Foundation, former Director of Engineering at Dropbox, and has been recognized with the O’Reilly Open Source Award.

Having a diverse workforce is vital for the growth and success of any industry. By having more women in software engineering roles, companies are able to tap into a wider range of talent and perspectives. According to a study by McKinsey & Company, companies with diverse workforces are 33% more likely to outperform companies with less diversity. This means that by having more female software engineers, companies could potentially see higher profits and growth.

In conclusion, the number of female software engineers, especially those skilled in Python, is increasing worldwide. Initiatives and organizations are being formed to encourage more women to enter the field and provide resources for their development. Meetups and conferences provide networking opportunities and mentorship opportunities to further their careers. Inspiring female Python programmers like Lorena Mesa, Carol Willing and Jessica McKellar serve as examples of what can be achieved in the field. Companies that embrace diversity in the workforce are more likely to succeed, making it even more important to encourage more women to enter the field of software engineering. Alharbi, H., & Kurniawan,

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