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According to She Nicest, female developers bring unique perspectives to the tech field. Drawing on real-life experiences, they are often able to identify overlooked needs and design solutions that address specific challenges more directly.
One example was Dai Xinru, who developed the "Babycare Simulators" app with teammates Si Xiaoyu and Du Yilin. Users can upload photos to generate a virtual avatar of their baby. As the baby "grows", users are assigned tasks such as feeding, soothing it to sleep, changing diapers, and even holding emotional conversations.
Dai said the idea was inspired by a dilemma young people face today: uncertainty about whether to have children. "Many people around me — especially women — feel torn about having kids," she said.
The app aims to challenge the traditional belief that child-rearing is primarily a woman's responsibility by simulating the demands both mothers and fathers face during early childcare. It encourages more rational decision-making and shared responsibility between partners.
