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BekahHW

@bekahhw.com
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I write: Code. Screenplays. Blogs. Books. | College English Teacher ➡️tech | Community Creator & Podcaster: @VirtualCoffeeIO | Keynote Speaker | momx4 | ADHD

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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 03/11/2025
Part 1 of my (currently) 7-part series on Community is live. This examines the shift of what it meant to be a "local" community, and how our expectations need to change now. bekahhw.com/when-local-c...
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When 'Local' Went Global: The Pandemic Era of International Communities
During the pandemic, I occupied the same space—a Zoom room-with members of the Virtual Coffee community from all over the world. We’ve had members across the...
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 04/10/2025
Todd has helped so many people. This is an opportunity to support him and his family. Every bit counts.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 29/08/2025
Hey! I’ll take a look. If you’re trying to post in #help, we’ve moved our help to GitHub discussions: github.com/continuedev/... Have you tried posting in other channels?
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 24/08/2025
What a way to end summer. Took 16 to Linkin Park (1st CD I ever bought), facilitated my first Continue launch week (went great!), escaped to Cape Cod with 13, and got the kids ready for school. Sometimes the best weeks are the busiest ones 🥰
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 18/08/2025
When I was looking a couple of months ago, many of the onsite jobs were AI-related in San Fran. But there were still a lot of remote jobs.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/08/2025
Yesterday at Virtual Coffee, we talked about the impact of AI on mental models and the impact on edu, kids, healthcare, etc. Not for or against AI, but with the perspective of “it’s here, and it’s impacting society, so how do we make sure it does it in the best way possible.”
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
Thank you! It was a great one!
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
I’ve learned it’s about the people around you, growing your community, and finding your people, the ones you text when you’re going through a hard time, the ones you share your good news, who celebrate with you. Here’s to the next decade, and the amazing friends who stick with me along the way.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
I had to learn to ask for help, to be ok with crying in front of people, with being open and honest, with understanding myself and recognizing when I need to reach out to friends or teammates or those around me.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
Moved to a fantastic neighborhood for our family, and persevered in spite of obstacles put in front of me that I didn’t believe I could make it past. The thing that’s constant is that I didn’t do it alone.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
I’ve given my 1st tech talk, took the stage for pub conf, MC-ed conferences, organized a virtual conference, written screenplays and pilots, published my 1st novel w/ my brothers, started a micro fiction newsletter, saw my kids hit more milestones than I could’ve imagined, made friends as an adult.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
I’ve seen my kids go through more pain and heartbreak than I ever thought I would, and felt the heartbreak even more deeply as a parent.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
I’ve had doctors tell me I’m not their problem, women tell me that no one would believe in me if I developed a free community, a man tell me I didn’t know how to squat bc I could do more than him. I’ve navigated layoffs, career uncertainty, and become a spokesperson opposing a local landfill.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
I had my last kid (total to 4), moved from teaching college English to working in tech, navigated a pandemic and built an online community (Virtual Coffee). Done things I never thought I’d physically accomplish, deadlifted > 250 lbs, squatted ~2x my body weight, lifted > half my weight over my head.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 22/07/2025
I’m moving into a new decade today. I’ve officially hit my 40s. The last decade has been both the best and worst of my life. It’s had the greatest highs, followed by the greatest lows, and the lowest lows, followed by the highest highs.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 19/07/2025
Big news, coming soon. Recently, I had a great interview experience w/ an amazing team and got an offer. But an unexpected opportunity came up with a company I’m really excited about. It was too good to pass up. I’m super grateful for the experience and excited for what’s ahead.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 07/07/2025
My new post is out! Every hero needs the right tool. Breaking down the pros and cons of Continue, Cursor, and Copilot. dub.sh/pros-and-con...
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Pros and Cons of the Top AI Code Assistants: Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor (With a Hero’s Twist)
Compare the pros and cons of top AI coding assistants—Continue.dev, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor—through a developer’s hero’s journey. Find the legendary tool that fits your workflow, from debugging to ...
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 29/06/2025
Ok, so as I jump into looking at different code assistants, I'm documenting my process. Here's the first post about how I'm approaching testing out the free versions of 5 AI coding assistants: dev.to/bekahhw/test...
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Test Drive Before You Buy: Your Guide to AI Code Assistant Trials in 2025
Starting my AI Coding Assistant journey and answering "are there any trial versions of AI code assistants that I can test before making a purchase?"
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 28/06/2025
This week, I invested in my son's startup. He and his friends pitched the idea. I funded the supplies. Gave them seed money. Let them lead. 4 hours later, they brought in a 1100% return. Sometimes, the best investment isn't in the market. Sometimes, it's in a lemonade stand 😂
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 20/06/2025
At the beginning of June, I started a new chapter. This summer, I'm taking care of my kids (helping my daughter get healthy post-accident), exploring AI tools I never had bandwidth for, working with some incredible teams, and giving myself permission to breathe💙
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/06/2025
I was just talking to a company about this! I was encouraging good “mid-level” tutorials and content.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 05/06/2025
That’s amazing.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 31/05/2025
Monday I’m starting a new chapter in my career and life. The best part of it is that I have space to breathe, imagine, and create. I’m ready for this.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 31/05/2025
I now own opensourcecommunities.com, and I have soooo many ideas that I'm about to bring to life.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 29/05/2025
One of the simplest ways to build goodwill with someone is attention to detail. Spell their name right. Remember their kids' names. Ask about their dog. Find the detail that's meaningful to them.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 29/05/2025
Since OpenSauced shutdown, I've been exploring new ways to look at open source projects. I've really appreciated looking at collaboration metrics and their impacts. They tell the story of the human-side of open source. Here's more about that story: dub.sh/collab-cognee
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Beyond Stars and Forks: Why Open Source Needs Better Collaboration Metrics
This post explores why open source needs better collaboration metrics and how tools like Collab.dev can reveal the human side of contribution, from PR responsiveness to community health.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 26/05/2025
Today I went to a new gym and did the KB version of the murph: - 1 mi run - 100 kb snatches - 200 kb clean and presses - 300 kb swings - 1 mi run I may not wake up tomorrow but I regret nothing ☠️
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 19/05/2025
I finally finished the last post in my Reciprocity series. It took longer than expected bc I had a lot to say about building systems that encourage reciprocity and help to reduce burnout and bottlenecks. Let me know what you think. dub.sh/reciprocity-...
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Breaking Bottlenecks: How Organizations Build Systems of Balanced Reciprocity
In this third post of my series on giving and taking, we explore how to design systems that prevent burnout, distribute contributions, and transform individu...
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 19/05/2025
New week, new goals. What are you working on this week? I'm trying to: - Publish a blog post - Launch 6-week, personal wellness challenge - Create a summer schedule for the kids - Start working on my demo project - Reach: record a video and publish to my YT.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 14/05/2025
Who has the best ambassadors/champions program and why?
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/05/2025
Does anyone know any early-stage start-ups hiring for DevRel? Asking for a friend.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/05/2025
Oh nice! What kind of jobs?
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/05/2025
As always, you’re crushing it. Your talk will be amazing, I’m sure.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/05/2025
Oh fun! Where is the onsite? Hopefully somewhere cool.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/05/2025
My kids have 2.5 weeks and I also want to survive until them, but then I have no strategy for when they’re home.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/05/2025
Woohoo! That’s awesome. Have a good time MC-ing.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 13/05/2025
That’s a full schedule!
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 12/05/2025
New week, new goals. What's everyone working on? I'm trying to: - Finish my blog post on reciprocity frameworks - Complete 6-week social media calendars for multiple orgs - Create a demo project for my portfolio - Apply to Squiggle Conf!
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 10/05/2025
Ok, friends. The first round of my DevRel portfolio is here. Let me know what you think. bekahhw.com/my-work
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 06/05/2025
I'm working on a page on my site for my DevRel portfolio. Right now, it's just some markdown lists. I would love to have some inspiration. Who has a DevRel portfolio they're proud of?
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 05/05/2025
New week, new goals. What are you working on this week? This is what I’m trying to do: - finish the last post in my blog series - get my DevRel portfolio MVP up on my site - Revise my blog post on AI open source licenses - 5 workouts, prioritize sleep, being present, get ☀️
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 05/05/2025
Part of yesterday’s haul.
Morels
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 29/04/2025
Hot take: The best teams know when to collaborate and when to let people run with their strengths independently.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 28/04/2025
New week, new goals. What's everyone else up to? This week, I'm planning to: - Finish a blog post - Draft my DevRel portfolio for my site - Decide on a couple of small projects to use in my portfolio - Update my consulting page - Hit my fitness/health goals + 1 ice bath
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 26/04/2025
Ngl, I missed being there. Maybe I’ll try to speak next year.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 26/04/2025
🥰🥰🥰
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 26/04/2025
#structuredYOLO
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 26/04/2025
Thanks for coming! Micha crushed it!
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 25/04/2025
5 years went into this conference and we’ve had a wonderful conference week. Come support these amazing speakers. I hear the MC isn’t too bad either 😉 www.youtube.com/live/EvDJpN-...
Bekah getting ready to MC.
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BekahHW @bekahhw.com · 24/04/2025
Time tracker: "You were offline for 37 minutes this afternoon." Output leader: "Your project shipped early and clients are thrilled."
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