BekahHW
@bekahhw.com
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
· Jun 20
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💙
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...
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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November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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...
Todd has helped so many people. This is an opportunity to support him and his family. Every bit counts.
Day 4 and we have reached 30% of our goal but there is a lot more work I have ahead of me because I’m not going to let up any time soon. Please share for reach and please donate if you can. If you have donated, my heartfelt gratitude and thanks. More here: gofund.me/3f210e958
Donate to Fundraiser for Paula Johnson's Medical & Recovery Fund, organized by Todd Libby
My name is Todd Libby, and I am starting this on the behalf of my pa… Todd Libby needs your support for Fundraiser for Paula Johnson's Medical & Recovery Fund
gofund.me
October 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Todd has helped so many people. This is an opportunity to support him and his family. Every bit counts.
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 🥰
August 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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 🥰
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.”
August 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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.”
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.
July 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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.
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.
July 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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.
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...
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 ...
dub.sh
July 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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...
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...
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?"
dev.to
June 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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...
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 😂
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 😂
June 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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 😂
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 😂
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💙
June 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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💙
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.
May 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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.
I now own opensourcecommunities.com, and I have soooo many ideas that I'm about to bring to life.
opensourcecommunities.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I now own opensourcecommunities.com, and I have soooo many ideas that I'm about to bring to life.
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.
May 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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.
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
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.
dub.sh
May 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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
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 ☠️
- 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 ☠️
May 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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 ☠️
- 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 ☠️
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-...
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...
dub.sh
May 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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-...
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.
- 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.
May 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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.
- 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.
Who has the best ambassadors/champions program and why?
May 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Who has the best ambassadors/champions program and why?
Does anyone know any early-stage start-ups hiring for DevRel? Asking for a friend.
May 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Does anyone know any early-stage start-ups hiring for DevRel? Asking for a friend.
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!
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!
May 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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!
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!
Ok, friends. The first round of my DevRel portfolio is here. Let me know what you think.
bekahhw.com/my-work
bekahhw.com/my-work
May 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Ok, friends. The first round of my DevRel portfolio is here. Let me know what you think.
bekahhw.com/my-work
bekahhw.com/my-work
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?
May 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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?
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 ☀️
- 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 ☀️
May 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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 ☀️
- 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 ☀️
Hot take: The best teams know when to collaborate and when to let people run with their strengths independently.
April 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Hot take: The best teams know when to collaborate and when to let people run with their strengths independently.