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Frances Coronel

I’m Frances Coronel, a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, speaker, and mentor passionate about building intuitive, high-impact experiences that help millions of people get work done efficiently. A proud Peruvian-American and Corgi mom based in the Bay Area, I love scuba diving, laughing with my partner Andrew, and unwinding with a good Netflix binge.

latest posts 📝

The Best 50 Insults

A hilarious list of 50 creative, over-the-top insults I’ve collected since 2013 — savage, silly, and still guaranteed to make you laugh your head clean off 💀😂

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March 3, 2014

A Few Java Factoids - Part 1

Java basics: Learn to code with simple examples—comments, main methods, and syntax essentials. Get comfy with semicolons and curly braces!

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February 21, 2014

Nothing To Envy - Book Review

Barbara Demick’s Nothing to Envy unveils North Korea’s hidden struggles through vivid narratives of defectors, exposing a modern-day Orwellian reality.

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January 30, 2014

The Best 20 Pick Up Lines

Cheesy, flirty, and a little self-aware — a list of pick-up lines I came up with back in 2014 that still make me smile (and maybe swoon) 💘

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July 29, 2013

Robopocalypse - Book Review

Robopocalypse by Daniel Wilson is a thrilling, fast-paced sci-fi tale of humanity’s battle against rogue AI. A must-read for any tech lover! 🤖📚

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June 6, 2013

Pursuit Of Knowledge

I created "The Pursuit of Knowledge" for my AP English Lit class. It explores humanity's quest to create powerful beings and its consequences. 📚✨ Check it out!