Nicole Gathany
@softest-engineer.bsky.social
Software engineer at #MournTogether | “Certified geek; 5 days a week. DRY ... code. Got them GitHub squares green!”
http://nicolegathany.com | https://mourntogether.com/
https://www.twitch.tv/softest_engineer
http://nicolegathany.com | https://mourntogether.com/
https://www.twitch.tv/softest_engineer
"I started writing about things I’m genuinely grateful for—not despite the hard things in my life, but because of them....
These upsides along with the downsides that they come attached to reminded me of the trade-offs of JavaScript."
I explain more here
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/life-is-like...
These upsides along with the downsides that they come attached to reminded me of the trade-offs of JavaScript."
I explain more here
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/life-is-like...
July 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"I started writing about things I’m genuinely grateful for—not despite the hard things in my life, but because of them....
These upsides along with the downsides that they come attached to reminded me of the trade-offs of JavaScript."
I explain more here
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/life-is-like...
These upsides along with the downsides that they come attached to reminded me of the trade-offs of JavaScript."
I explain more here
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/life-is-like...
because of this, i might get resolution BINGO!
July 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
because of this, i might get resolution BINGO!
I've never been this consistent with Anki. I wanna thank my friends @ghiblimagic.bsky.social for the Anki add-ons and @codergirlfriend.bsky.social b/c we complained about Anki but also I think it's b/c I like this Advanced JavaScript course which I wouldn't have access to w/o @devmansam.net.
July 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I've never been this consistent with Anki. I wanna thank my friends @ghiblimagic.bsky.social for the Anki add-ons and @codergirlfriend.bsky.social b/c we complained about Anki but also I think it's b/c I like this Advanced JavaScript course which I wouldn't have access to w/o @devmansam.net.
I didn’t take any pictures at #RenderATL2025 today. But this was basically what I looked like.
June 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I didn’t take any pictures at #RenderATL2025 today. But this was basically what I looked like.
@balsapphicvinegar.bsky.social found a kitten!
June 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
@balsapphicvinegar.bsky.social found a kitten!
June 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I made these eclair crepes for my roommate’s birthday
June 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I made these eclair crepes for my roommate’s birthday
It’s a fat pos summer.
I’m reading these books this summer. Pumpkin approves. 🐈
#fatpositivity #bodypositivity #FatPosSummer #FatPawsSummer
I’m reading these books this summer. Pumpkin approves. 🐈
#fatpositivity #bodypositivity #FatPosSummer #FatPawsSummer
June 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It’s a fat pos summer.
I’m reading these books this summer. Pumpkin approves. 🐈
#fatpositivity #bodypositivity #FatPosSummer #FatPawsSummer
I’m reading these books this summer. Pumpkin approves. 🐈
#fatpositivity #bodypositivity #FatPosSummer #FatPawsSummer
The boss says I can’t work anymore!
June 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The boss says I can’t work anymore!
My support during interviews and client calls! 🎃 🐈
May 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
My support during interviews and client calls! 🎃 🐈
I just got my stuff out of storage after having it there for 5 months. I found this t-shirt I forgot I had. I ain’t new to this; I’m true this! 🍕
cc: 🍕🐢 @devmansam.net 🍕🐢 @jake-haver-of-catz.bsky.social 🍕🐢 @dgoetzcodes.bsky.social
(I forgot who else is #pizzagang. Need to keep a spreadsheet)
cc: 🍕🐢 @devmansam.net 🍕🐢 @jake-haver-of-catz.bsky.social 🍕🐢 @dgoetzcodes.bsky.social
(I forgot who else is #pizzagang. Need to keep a spreadsheet)
May 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I just got my stuff out of storage after having it there for 5 months. I found this t-shirt I forgot I had. I ain’t new to this; I’m true this! 🍕
cc: 🍕🐢 @devmansam.net 🍕🐢 @jake-haver-of-catz.bsky.social 🍕🐢 @dgoetzcodes.bsky.social
(I forgot who else is #pizzagang. Need to keep a spreadsheet)
cc: 🍕🐢 @devmansam.net 🍕🐢 @jake-haver-of-catz.bsky.social 🍕🐢 @dgoetzcodes.bsky.social
(I forgot who else is #pizzagang. Need to keep a spreadsheet)
This weekend, I wrote not 1, not 2 but 3 blog posts.
1 on imposter syndrome: nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/imposter-syn...
2 on system design:
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/empathy-and-...
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/how-teaching...
I'm taking a break from coding to study system design, I guess!
1 on imposter syndrome: nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/imposter-syn...
2 on system design:
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/empathy-and-...
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/how-teaching...
I'm taking a break from coding to study system design, I guess!
May 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This weekend, I wrote not 1, not 2 but 3 blog posts.
1 on imposter syndrome: nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/imposter-syn...
2 on system design:
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/empathy-and-...
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/how-teaching...
I'm taking a break from coding to study system design, I guess!
1 on imposter syndrome: nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/imposter-syn...
2 on system design:
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/empathy-and-...
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/how-teaching...
I'm taking a break from coding to study system design, I guess!
This bus driver keeps wanting to wish me a Happy Mother’s Day and I can’t stop thinking about this scene from Broad City
May 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This bus driver keeps wanting to wish me a Happy Mother’s Day and I can’t stop thinking about this scene from Broad City
I saw this walking from the grocery store. I really needed to see this and this going to be the pinned post for spring!
May 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I saw this walking from the grocery store. I really needed to see this and this going to be the pinned post for spring!
I'm learning about system design and decided to write a post not only to solidify my learning but also to answer a question that's been puzzling me: Why are so many software engineers water signs?
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/why-water-si...
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/why-water-si...
May 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I'm learning about system design and decided to write a post not only to solidify my learning but also to answer a question that's been puzzling me: Why are so many software engineers water signs?
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/why-water-si...
nicolegathany.hashnode.dev/why-water-si...
April 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
April 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Me after season 7 episode 1 of Black Mirror…
April 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Me after season 7 episode 1 of Black Mirror…
Maybe this would resonate more? 😂🎸🤘🏽
April 18, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Maybe this would resonate more? 😂🎸🤘🏽
This reminds me of this
April 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This reminds me of this
anyone else think of dave matthews band? no? just me. carry on.
April 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
anyone else think of dave matthews band? no? just me. carry on.
✨ Mutual Aid Update + Thank You ✨
Wow. In less than 24 hours, you all helped me raise over $500 to get through this rough patch. I am honestly in awe and deeply grateful. It’s hard to ask for help — especially when you’ve been taught to do everything on your own and especially when the voices tell
Wow. In less than 24 hours, you all helped me raise over $500 to get through this rough patch. I am honestly in awe and deeply grateful. It’s hard to ask for help — especially when you’ve been taught to do everything on your own and especially when the voices tell
April 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
✨ Mutual Aid Update + Thank You ✨
Wow. In less than 24 hours, you all helped me raise over $500 to get through this rough patch. I am honestly in awe and deeply grateful. It’s hard to ask for help — especially when you’ve been taught to do everything on your own and especially when the voices tell
Wow. In less than 24 hours, you all helped me raise over $500 to get through this rough patch. I am honestly in awe and deeply grateful. It’s hard to ask for help — especially when you’ve been taught to do everything on your own and especially when the voices tell
Hi everyone!!
You might know me as goth_brooks or softest_engineer. And I'm in financial need. Basically what has happened is I was driving Uber and getting ready to substitute teach, but my check engine light came on, and I won't get paid for substitute teaching until May 15 so I risk being unable
You might know me as goth_brooks or softest_engineer. And I'm in financial need. Basically what has happened is I was driving Uber and getting ready to substitute teach, but my check engine light came on, and I won't get paid for substitute teaching until May 15 so I risk being unable
April 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Hi everyone!!
You might know me as goth_brooks or softest_engineer. And I'm in financial need. Basically what has happened is I was driving Uber and getting ready to substitute teach, but my check engine light came on, and I won't get paid for substitute teaching until May 15 so I risk being unable
You might know me as goth_brooks or softest_engineer. And I'm in financial need. Basically what has happened is I was driving Uber and getting ready to substitute teach, but my check engine light came on, and I won't get paid for substitute teaching until May 15 so I risk being unable
Mutual Aid Request: Help a Black Queer Software Engineer Stay Housed
Hi community — I’m a software engineer and educator navigating a tough season. After caring for a loved one and juggling inconsistent contract work, I’m facing unexpected car repairs and gaps in income that have left me $1,200...
Hi community — I’m a software engineer and educator navigating a tough season. After caring for a loved one and juggling inconsistent contract work, I’m facing unexpected car repairs and gaps in income that have left me $1,200...
April 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Mutual Aid Request: Help a Black Queer Software Engineer Stay Housed
Hi community — I’m a software engineer and educator navigating a tough season. After caring for a loved one and juggling inconsistent contract work, I’m facing unexpected car repairs and gaps in income that have left me $1,200...
Hi community — I’m a software engineer and educator navigating a tough season. After caring for a loved one and juggling inconsistent contract work, I’m facing unexpected car repairs and gaps in income that have left me $1,200...