Why I Design Websites for Sex Workers
When I was in coding school, my career coach took me aside and told me that the idea I had for my final project was great but that I probably shouldn't do it. The reason why he didn't recommend that I proceed with my idea for my final was that I had wanted to build a Patron-esque membership site for my then-wife, April Flores, a performer in the adult industry. He thought that having such a website on my portfolio would hinder me from getting jobs after I graduated.
Milcah HaliliPublished 8 months ago in Filthy
Sisterhood: Lorelei Lee
Lorelei Lee is a human being yet people assign them other identities all the time. Their main identifier is white. I would not call them, or their skin, white. Their skin is pigmented with flesh tones that crayons cannot imitate. Only pixels on a computer screen can come close to capturing the complexity of the color of their skin.
Milcah HaliliPublished about a year ago in Filthy
How to Code with an Apple Device for Under $500
But I Don't Know How to Code So you clicked on this post because you're curious about coding, but you don't quite know how to start. Before you read this article, I suggest you read An Intro to Ruby, a Newbie-Friendly Programming Language and, afterward, How to Get a Job as a Web Developer to put your learning into good use.
Milcah HaliliPublished 2 years ago in 01
How to Earn Free Cryptocurrency
For a long time, I didn't hop on the opportunity to invest in digital currencies because I simply didn't understand it. Coincidentally, I recently received cryptocurrency called lumens or XLM for... doing nothing, really. All I did was download a secure Slack-esque app called Keybase, and one day I opened up my laptop to find that I had received money.
Milcah HaliliPublished 2 years ago in The Chain
Sisterhood: Felony
Felony avoids my eyes. We look at each other through our reflections in the mirror lining the long width of the make-up room. Through the buzzing of the makeup artists painting our faces with cream and glitter, their wrists flickering and magicking with a flourish and a brush, I see her brown pupils. Wild. Like mine.
Milcah HaliliPublished 2 years ago in Filthy
How to Get a Job as a Web Developer
Job searching sucks. It's probably one of the most challenging, and if you're like me, depressing experiences you'll go through. This is especially true if you're entering a new industry, or if you're seeking a job with a higher salary. It's a roller coaster ride, to say the least.This is why I decided to become a teaching assistant for a web development boot camp early in my software engineer career. I know what it's like to feel imposter syndrome, to be rejected by companies you passionately want to work for, and to doubt your ability to get hired in tech. In this article I’ll cover:
Milcah HaliliPublished 2 years ago in Journal
An Intro to Ruby, a Newbie-Friendly Programming Language
For those of you who are intimidated by coding, look no further than the hopeful red glimmer in your career-switching horizon. Ruby is your best friend, grasshopper. It's a programming language that is easy to read because it looks a lot like plain English.
Milcah HaliliPublished 3 years ago in 01
Introduction to React and Single Page Apps
React.JS is a JavaScript library that a lot of the hottest companies are adopting for their front-end stack. As a developer, you gain access to more jobs once you start building with React.
Milcah HaliliPublished 3 years ago in 01
