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by decompiled_dev 2223 days ago
While imposter syndrome might be uncomfortable, I think its generally trait that helps someone become a good developer. By realizing you don't know everything you are more inclined to continually improve your knowledge.

I think teaching and writing are also good ways of getting over it. Once you explain a concept to people you will know you don't have gaps in your knowledge to arrive at a working understanding.

I think of it as a feeling everyone feels at some point if they care about doing a good job. If you never feel it, you are probably playing it too safe and aren't growing as fast as you could be as a result.