[lacker]

I know how to code, in the sense that I know how to write computer programs. However, it's certainly not enough to get hired as a computer programmer.

I disagree. In today's job market, if you can code, you can get hired as a computer programmer. Are https://github.com/arn-e and http://a-rne.tumblr.com/ your work? (From your profile.) If so, you should definitely be able to get hired as a programmer. If you don't believe me, contact me at my HN username at gmail, and I can help you out.

[doktrin]

Appreciate the generous feedback & offer, lacker. The blog & GH are in fact mine.

[anchises479]

Then why do so many women say they keep getting tracked out of software development jobs?

[doktrin]

I don't think anyone can actually answer that, since it's anecdotal.

For the record, I'm a dude (in case there was any confusion given the context of this thread). Obviously, gender discrimination does not apply in my case.