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Discussion on: Battling Imposter Syndrome By Understanding the Dunning Kruger Effect

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Scott Hannen

I really hate trying to manage my Dunning and Kruger. I don't rate myself very highly, which means I'm probably better than I think. But once I think that then Dunning-Kruger goes against me.

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Kaleb M

Hahah! I totally understand.

Software engineering can be measured by your knowledge of the language you work in, the amount of stories / complexity of those stories you complete in a week, the bugs caused by git blame with your code, and your willingness to lead/mentor others.

I always try my best to keep learning, follow standards to the best of my ability, and remember that someone who is better at certain technologies might be so because of their focus allowed at the company they work for.