About
Samina is a developer advocate at thirdweb. In her role, she helps guide and educate developers who want to build on web3 through a variety of channels including social media, workshops, conferences and blogs. A leader in the space, she is passionate about education, women’s empowerment and online community development. You can find her sharing tips and insights on Twitter as @saminacodes. Samina is also the creator of DarkModeComics, a developer-focused web comic. She is currently a final year Business Administration and Computer Science student at the University of New Mexico.
Contact
Please send me a direct message on Twitter or email me hello[at]samina[dot]codes. Or you can also schedule a coffee chat.
Socials
Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, Twitch, CodePen, GitHub, Goodreads
F.A.Q
Where are you from?
I am from Afghanistan and I live in the United States. 🇦🇫🇺🇸
When did you start programming? What was your first programming language?
I started programming January 2018 with an introductory CS course at my University. My first programming language was technically JavaScript, but through a library called p5.js.
Why did you choose to do programming?
I wanted to have a career where I would never get bored.
What is your current tech stack?
Focused on JS, React, and also learning Solidity.
What is your favorite NFT artist or collection?
I don't have a favorite NFT artist or collection.
Who is your favorite Marvel hero?
I am a huge fan of The Punisher, Daredevil, and Captain America.
What is your current dream/goal?
I am saving up money so I can move to Telosa in 2030.
Media/Guest Appearances
- DevRel Collaborations - DevRel Roundtable Ep. 2 | Francesco Ciulla
- Issue #3 🕸️ These apes be taxing | Saniya More
- Being a developer advocate, Web3 and DeFi | Nick Kalpakis
- The Web3 Debate and the World’s First Organic Reproducing Robots | DevNews
- Buggy Christmas 2021 | Francesco Ciulla
- Web3 & Developer Advocacy | Francesco Ciulla
- What is a Developer Advocate | Karl Hughes
- Women in Tech Profile: Samina | The Technical Millennial