> While I am not a perfect programmer, I am just as or more capable than those who have called me a "diversity hire,".
I can totally relate with this piece of writing. Sad to say that implicit bias for women in tech still persists consciously and/or unconsciously and those mocking "diversity hiring" remarks really hurt despite the skills and efforts. Every word of this blog post has been put forth really well!
More power to you, you are worthy of the best! 