PinnedJennifer PhilpinCode Like A GirlDoes your start-up have a diversity problem? Perhaps you have a coding test problem.Coding tests are a big source of frustration for developers. When I started out as a developer in 2016, my very first coding test was, I…Jul 18, 20193Jul 18, 20193
Jennifer PhilpHow to go From Teacher to Developer in 59 easy steps — Part 1I have been employed full-time in tech as a developer for the past 6 years in various roles — full-stack developer, front-end engineer…Oct 22, 2022Oct 22, 2022
Jennifer PhilpinCode Like A GirlWhen a 32-year-old man tells a 39-year-old woman that he is oldI often forget that I am 39.9 years old. I may go a few hours without looking in the mirror, and feel all young and cute and thin and then…Nov 28, 20171Nov 28, 20171
Jennifer Philp‘SickKids VS:’ When an ad for your son’s hospital makes your own mental health sufferI live in Toronto, home of the Hospital for Sick Children, more often affectionately referred to as “Sick Kids.” Over the past year, our…Sep 17, 2017Sep 17, 2017
Jennifer PhilpMy Son Can’t Walk and That’s Fine With MeMy son is sitting on the examination table, legs crossed as he holds an iPad with two grimy hands. He looks at me with joyful naughtiness…Mar 18, 2017Mar 18, 2017
Jennifer PhilpWhy Indoor Playgrounds are Exclusive Garbage WastelandsThe week before Christmas, I came across an article from Today’s Parent listing the top 12 indoor playgrounds in Toronto. I was like, cool…Feb 22, 2017Feb 22, 2017
Jennifer PhilpinThe HavenSome Questions For the People Who Own Smiling Poo Emoji ParaphernaliaIt had felt like forever since I last visited a midway, carnival, town fair, or an amusement park, so I was happy to indulge in some…Aug 26, 2016Aug 26, 2016
Jennifer PhilpVideo games don’t make you stupid. Being stupid makes you stupidIf you would like to take a peek inside the armpit of the worst part of the internet, have a look at the sanctimonious craphole disguised…Jul 26, 2016Jul 26, 2016
Jennifer PhilpDear Middle School Parents, from a Teacher. You’re Welcome.I know these years are rough. Apparently, the middle school years will be the toughest on us as moms. My kids are still little — 2 and 5…Jul 5, 20163Jul 5, 20163
Jennifer PhilpThe Soft MisogynistYou start to hide any inklings of intelligence or creativity. This 9 to 5 job has quickly turned into a game of checks and balances, and it…Jun 24, 2016Jun 24, 2016
