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How to deal with imposter syndrome as a developer


Introduction

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern that makes people feel like they are not good enough for whatever they're doing, despite evidence to the contrary. It's common; a study by IBM found that 70% of developers surveyed reported feeling imposter syndrome at one point in their careers. It can affect how you do your job and where you want to go with your career. Here are some tips for dealing with imposter syndrome as an engineer:

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern that makes people feel like they are not good enough for whatever they're doing, despite evidence to the contrary.

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern that makes people feel like they are not good enough for whatever they're doing, despite evidence to the contrary. It can affect how you do your job and where you want to go with your career.

It's common; a study by IBM found that 70% of developers surveyed reported feeling imposter syndrome at one point in their careers.

It's common to feel like you don't belong. You may feel like a fraud, or that your code is not good enough or your design is no good. But it's important to remember that this feeling isn't just for developers—it can happen in any profession where people are running into their own limitations and trying something new.

The best way to deal with it? Make sure you're doing what works for YOU!

It can affect how you do your job and where you want to go with your career.

  • It can affect how you do your job, and where you want to go with your career.

  • It can also affect how well you work as a team member or collaborator.

  • If you're working on something that's new and exciting, but feels like it's just not good enough yet—or even if it feels like a mess—it could be because of imposter syndrome.

It's important to know what imposter syndrome can do and how to deal with it.

Imposter syndrome is a common feeling for many people, and it can be difficult to deal with. Fortunately, there are ways to manage your imposter feelings and move forward in your career.

  • Be aware of the internal dialogue that occurs when you feel like you don't deserve success or praise. You may have been told by someone else that they have faith in your abilities or skills—so why do they think so highly of you? Or maybe they're just being nice because they want something from you (like an employee discount). This kind of advice from others will only make matters worse; if anything, it's a good sign that someone thinks highly enough about us!

  • Remember the difference between being confident and believing what other people say about ourselves: confidence comes from knowing our strengths and weaknesses clearly; belief comes from being convinced by others' opinions on our abilities (even if those opinions aren't true).

Conclusion

I hope this post has helped you understand how imposter syndrome can affect your career and how to work through it. If you'd like to learn more about imposter syndrome, there are plenty of resources out there that can help!

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