Imposter syndrome is a topic that some engineers and developers struggle with. It’s basically a type of self-doubt. WebMD has a good description and some good ideas for fighting self-doubt.

Ways to combat imposter syndrome:

* List out your accomplishments on a regular basis (keep it in a Google doc)

* Review the list

* If you receive compliments, record them (make a copy, write it down, take a screenshot) and store those too

* Reminder: you will never stop learning. Embrace it!

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