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This blog was born from real questions I received from junior and mid-level developers about careers and coding. It’s a space for practical tech guidance and encouragement, especially for women who want clear, approachable steps into the tech world.


Moms Who Code: Color Match Memory Game With Python + wxPython
This month, I’m so excited to share our very first project: a Color Match Memory Game that you can build using Python and wxPython. This is a perfect little intro project to get you comfortable working with graphical interfaces, and it’s simple enough to complete even if you only have short pockets of time here and there.

Ashley Kelly
Jun 20, 20254 min read


Moms Who Code: Creative Projects for Life & Learning
I came up with this monthly series called, Moms Who Code: Creative Projects for Life & Learning where we will dive into creative ways to use

Ashley Kelly
Mar 19, 20253 min read


5 Tips for Making Open Source Less Intimidating (and Your First Easy Contribution!)
Open source can feel like a giant clubhouse where everyone else knows the secret handshake—except you. I can help you get started.

Ashley Kelly
Feb 20, 20253 min read


How I'm Keeping My Tech Skills Sharp During Burnout – A Guide for Moms Taking a Break
Even during a break, you can keep your tech skills sharp and stay marketable for the day you decide to jump back in – or maybe even start so

Ashley Kelly
Jan 2, 20253 min read


Coding the Christmas Spirit – Fun Tech Projects for Moms During the Holidays
These quick, holiday-themed projects can fit right into nap time or those quiet evenings by the fire with a cup of cocoa.

Ashley Kelly
Dec 24, 20243 min read


The Southern Tech Lady: My Journey into Game Development with Godot
Welcome to the start of what I hope will be an exciting and inspiring series chronicling my journey into the world of Godot.

Ashley Kelly
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Confused about AI? Scared of Machine Learning? Understand the Key Differences with Examples
In this blog post, I talk about some of the key differences and similarities of AI and ML (with Python examples).

Ashley Kelly
Feb 15, 20245 min read


Python GUI Bliss: Choosing Between tkinter or wxPython
Getting started with Python GUI frameworks often involves intense internet searches to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the...

Ashley Kelly
Feb 3, 20243 min read


Visual Literacy 101: Demystifying the Gap Between UX Design and Essential Presentation Tactics
In this post, I will explore some distinctions between UX design and common visual best practices.

Ashley Kelly
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Python Automation for Graphic Design: Batch Resize Images and Add Watermark
In this blog post, I show how I use Python and the Pillow library to effortlessly resize images and add watermarks for my design projects.

Ashley Kelly
Oct 26, 20232 min read


5 Ways to Make Your Website More Accessible
In today's digital landscape, accessibility is a crucial aspect of web design that should never be overlooked. Shockingly, approximately...

Ashley Kelly
Aug 2, 20236 min read


Why I Always Write Readable Code: The Benefits
As a self-proclaimed "over communicator", I tend to err on the side of adding too many comments, variable names, and spacing when writing...

Ashley Kelly
Mar 3, 20234 min read
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