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# What makes a great Software Engineer? Challenging our Assumptions Instead of Talking about Imposter Syndrome

Bad software isn't a technical problem; it's a communication problem. Stop treating imposter syndrome as an individual failing and start valuing empathy as a core engineering skill.

- **Speakers:** Irina Anastasiu
- **Event:** WeAreDevelopers LIVE
- **Published:** March 13, 2024
- **Duration:** 55:07
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/863-what-makes-a-great-software-engineer-challenging-our-assumptions-instead-of-talking-about-imposter-syndrome
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