Company
Date Published
Author
Margaret Staples
Word count
616
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Tech communities in Austin, Texas have been thriving this spring, with events like Women's History month's git hired --f "Women and Non Binary Humans in Tech" and the LonghornPHP conference. These gatherings provided valuable skills training, mentorship, and networking opportunities for attendees from diverse backgrounds. The Austin community demonstrated generosity and inclusivity, with mentors supporting each other and attendees offering encouragement and tips to one another. This sense of camaraderie was also evident at events like HackOut, an LGBTQ hackathon, which fostered creativity, collaboration, and mutual empathy among participants. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, these tech communities are helping to build trust and welcoming environments for underrepresented developers.