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

Irina Anastasiu

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.

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