There was a fair comment left on one of my older articles, namely, best accounts for developers to follow on Twitter. The comment left by Belma is as follows –
Thanks for the list. I’ve noticed only 4 developers who have identified as female on your list. Do you
have a more comprehensive list that includes more female developers? I’m starting out in this business and I’ve
found looking up to female role models to be more encouraging and motivating. Thanks!
I personally thought this was a great comment, and thus give me the motivation to compile a list of female developers to follow on Twitter. And if this list helps get more girls into development or programming alike, I’ll certainly do my bit.
To begin with, I asked Twitter users themselves for their advice, listing which female devs they currently follow, and so the list begins –
- @TiffanyHoran
- @littlepixiez
- @theblucode
- @chymerajade
- @DianeCodedIt
- @snipeyhead
- @TriciaKicksSaaS
- @aljungbe
- @JoeyPrink
- @venikunche
- @facetimeJS
- @annaeldecodes
- @jessfraz
- @__LizzHale__
- @miah_
- @hananezlitni
- @basiaciochon
- @kivashch
- @LizTiller
- @bio_kath
- @mz_rocko
- @JPonder77
- @sqlqueen
- @auntkathi
- @DBAKevlar
- @wendy_dance
- @AnaCidre_
- @AndoeMe
- @aprilwensel
- @samantha_ming
- @ASpittel
- @DynamicWebPaige
- @katiehempenius
- @ChloeCondon
- @psybercity
- @Brii_toe_knee
- @SaraSoueidan
- @phynet
- @LauraLacarra
- @cathy_birdy
- @icynthia
- @chiuki
- @Saray_dg
- @Laura_Morillo
- @ilnuska
- @pgomez_getwith
- @queencodemonkey
- @tpullman
- @TaelurAlexis
- @ParissAthena
- @EriPDev
- @grrl_geek
- @cl
- @datachick
- @sqlgirl
- @Kendra_Little
- @erinstellato
- @SQLEspresso
- @KimberlyLTripp
- @jennifazor
- @angelajbates
- @kaydacode
- @ksylor
- @lunivore
- @allison_pollard
- @CoralineAda
- @DiptyChander
- @sophiebits
- @UIBusyBetty
- @sehurlburt
- @amlyhamm
- @ElaMoscicka
- @dhwani2009
- @Feh_Bernardo
- @peggyrayzis
- @taniarascia
- @evelgab
- @lenadroid
- @eveporcello
- @winysummer
- @SoniaCuff
- @jesslynnrose
- @pwadhwani2592
- @hirzamitz
- @ginacodes
- @ScooterPhoenix
- @makneta
- @codewithveni
- @alisonfalkpgh
- @stubbornella
- @mariatta
- @SaraJChipps
- @WonderLaura
- @ashleymcnamara
- @theavalkyrie
- @rachelnabors
- @SarahMoran
- @jensimmons
- @rachelandrew
- @janetanne
- @laurennntweets
- @PrettyCodes
- @foundermama
- @nomad_soc_eng
- @louhayes3
- @havimaki
- @engineering_bae
- @dataKateR
- @LougeniaC64
- @sarahkleins_
- @MaryKMcKenzie
- @jmdembe
- @SaraTorrey
- @SayedSammar
- @leoraw
- @erinfrancia
- @variint
- @_siax
- @1demarcode
- @Robotvilla
- @tiffany_81D8D0
- @sarah_e_lynch
- @YesVirginia_
- @HolaJacquie
- @Deb_Bugging
- @alicegoldfuss
- @WalterStephanie
- @AnjanaVakil
- @noopkat
- @vlh
- @carolinecchan
- @Apvale
- @V__Verena
- @ioanarav
- @SabryChan
- @CarolSaysThings
- @_dMariAli_
- @Mangamaui
- @JessieHedgehog
- @cdykstra1
- @robotspacefish
- @lindscatspencer
- @melindamgolden
- @ericawebdev
- @jpychan
- @kaveeter
- @codingCommander
- @nicolesCodes
- @pniedri
- @prineyglad
- @MarenSigson
- @VladaLaukkonen
- @Aneahgi
- @Cami_Bass
- @Autumn808
- @chloespokes
- @beretta80six
- @zoevons
- @nickycadavillo
- @WebDevMarissa
- @hitechangie
- @gracefilleddev
- @SQLThugette
- @LinzGroves
- @mothercoder
- @eduDevCF
- @clarabellum
- @Skye_Gilbreth
- @delenamalan
- @Sharon_Herzog
- @TechGirlGeek
- @Ldxtran
- @jpletner
- @SantinaCroniser
- @smux3559
- @s_aitchison
- @scoti_
- @Avocoder1
- @aniadanilec
- @irynavb
- @ANaiyoma
- @mansi_shah_27
- @SQLCindy
- @carocancode
- @NeetaKangiya
- @laura_pagan
- @ninabytesyou
- @dianacgaona
- @reinamarron
- @catherinecodes
- @charmaine_klee
- @daniela_kuester
- @kristenkwng
- @spkjess_jess
- @ediri_aghwotu
- @csdesbiens
- @hellohelencho
- @skim_dev
- @_lairii
- @AndreaMelende12
I also put together a bonus list of dedicated Twitter accounts promoting females who code and in the tech industry.
- @GirlsCanCode7
- @WomeninTechChat
- @GirlsWhoCode
- @omagirlswhocode
- @WomenInWebDev
- @Code_LikeAGirl
- @girlgeekacademy
- @WWCLondon
- @WomenInTechShow
- @womenintechsatx
- @blackgirlscode
- @momscancodepgh
- @WomenCoders
If you follow some more great female developers which I have missed, feel free to leave the handle’s in the comments. Similarly, any communities that you think that should be listed too, drop them in the comments! Enjoy.
I’m @laurennntweets and I code though that’s not all I tweet about. I think it’s a mistake to leave out @blackgirlscode because we are commonly overlooked. I know from attending the Kotlin conference in Amsterdam last October.
@PrettyCodes !!
Can you add @momscancodepgh group this is a global moms coding network, they offer virtual hackathons, mentors, bootcamps, and a co working room 24×7 to work along side other mom coders. the founder is @foundermama she should be on your female list, she set up this community a year ago, to promote mothers who want to work in tech.
Woooould be nice to have some js code to pass on the console/a button maybe? that would tap into twitter’s API, have you sign in and follow everyone on the list ??
Certainly, wish I knew an easy way to do it!
Im new, but i have the passion. I would appreciate some follow and i would follow back. Looking to gain some mentors and friends in the coding world. I just started the #100daysofcode challenge and i would be posting a daily update of my progress. I would need help and encouragement along the way. My handle is @codeperm. Thank you all