How I deal with Imposter Syndrome as a Software Engineer

Imposter syndrome is really common among software developers. I've suffered from imposter syndrome myself. There are a lot of different skills and knowledge required to be a good software developer, and it can be easy to feel like you're not good enough when you compare yourself to others.
In this video, I cover my experience with imposter syndrome and some tips on how to overcome it.
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Dunning-Kruger Effect
00:58 Everyone knows more than me
01:41 I don't know what I'm doing
01:50 My Experience
2:22 Advice for overcoming imposter syndrome
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[@JanOchoa]

Thanks for the video! It really is good to know that there are not a few of us who have thought that we know less than others

[@alexhyettdev]

It’s definitely common especially among developers. There is so much to know, no one can know it all even if it appears that way at first!

[@cemsezer4152]

I loved this video Alex. What you talked about can apply to many other professions as well. You've made good suggestions. I shall come back and rewatch this video time to time :)

[@alexhyettdev]

Thanks mate! I am glad you liked the video!

[@turanmemmedli2798]

My imposter syndrome happens after I get the results from tests(such as SAT). But it is a little bit different. I feel as if it was all chance that helped me since I get more than I expect.

[@alexhyettdev]

I think that is quite common too, thinking that it is all down to luck rather than skill.