[marcus_holmes]

I've met some terrible programmers who thought they were awesome.

I think most of us wrestle with imposter syndrome from time to time. It doesn't help that there's no grading system for programming, no professional body that will certify us, no systematic learning program that we can work our way through. CS degrees don't teach actual programming skills (seemingly as a point of pride). There is literally no external source of validation except comparing ourselves with our peers - which is always a source of misery if you're not a narcissist.

There are constantly stories from famous, objectively good, developers who failed technical interviews. As with all interviews, a lot of it depends on social skills rather than technical skills. Failing technical interviews doesn't mean anything.

But, let's assume you're right and you're a terrible programmer. What do you enjoy about programming? Usually our talents lie in the direction of the things we enjoy. "Software development" as a career incorporates a huge range of sub-careers, and there are advantages in non-IT careers for people who understand coding. Can you head in the direction of your interests?