DevFestW: developing diversity
By Stephanie Liu, Developer Relations, Global Programs Lead
The best part of my job (besides making alliterative blog post titles) is working with
developer communities, especially the incredibly passionate
Google Developer Groups. Many
chapters have been working in their local regions to diversify their communities and make them
more inclusive for women developers (e.g. the Android codelab in Tokyo pictured below, and
GDG
Philippines). Because of these great local initiatives, we’re collaborating with the
global organizer community to launch a
DevFestW season during the month of
March.
Like previous
DevFests,
DevFestW events are community-led efforts that feature technical sessions on Google’s
developer tools and platforms. DevFestW also places an emphasis on bringing together women
developers to teach, learn, code, and network.
Diversity is important to us at Google, both within the company and within our developer
ecosystem. To truly innovate and grow, we need a diverse set of people coming up with
solutions and creating products for a varied audience. We’re excited to support this
initiative, and to see what foundation we can build for a lasting, vibrant community.
Visit
devfest.info to find and register for a
DevFestW event in your region. Stay up-to-date on all things DevFestW by following and
hashtagging posts with
#gdg #devfestw. Join the conversation by becoming a
part of the
GDG
Women community on Google+. Happy festing!
Want to learn more? Find your nearest GDG chapter, get
involved in local events, and connect with Google developers 24/7/365 on Google Developers
Live.
Stephanie Liu leads developer outreach for North America, as well as the global
programs team. She likes to relax by speedcubing.
Posted by Scott Knaster,
Editor
