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Brittney Ball in The Word

Feb 15, 2023

The Ultimate Productivity Hack: Using Bilateral Stimulation Music

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Oct 2, 2019

GatsbyJS Themes: Ready, Set, Gatsby!

A LOT of work goes into creating a website. There are so many small details that need to be…

Brittney Ball in The Word

Feb 18, 2019

Beginners Luck: The Jr Dev

Whether you have just received your Computer Science degree or completed a coding boot camp, there is still one…

Brittney Ball in The Word

Jan 1, 2019

Hello World

I would first like to Thank You for taking the time out to read my first “official” blog post! Since this is THE FIRST I think I should…

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Jan 8, 2019

#000 Devs Matter

Tech is one of the fastest growing industries in the nation, attracting a range of both millennials who are fresh out of college…

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Jan 21, 2020

Getting to know “The Great” GatsbyJS

It’s no secret that learning a new technology is no walk in the park. When learning something…

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Jan 10, 2022

The Art of Inclusivity: How to Create Content That Is Welcoming To All

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Feb 1, 2022

From Software Engineer to Documentation Engineer: My Journey and Why It Was the Right Choice

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Mar 9, 2023

How to Conduct an Inclusive Content Audit for Your Website

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Feb 20, 2023

Why Tech Conferences Need to Prioritize Black Voices: A Call to Action

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Through hard work and determination, I’ve proven that your past doesn’t define your future. Six years ago, I was a single mom living in a shelter. Now, I’m a self-taught software engineer, public speaker, event organizer, and mentor. This blog will track my journey.

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