Put an end to impostor syndrome

Janel Brandon
Aug 31, 2018 · 4 min read
Photo by © Shane Brandon

Impostor syndrome. It’s reported that 70% of people suffer from it. As a woman who has worked in software development for more than 20 years and who is currently an instructor for a coding bootcamp, I see it in the people I interact with all the time. Programmers are known for having this particular malady.

There are a lot of good articles and stories about what it’s like to have impostor syndrome and how to…

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Janel Brandon

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I am a coder and teacher with 20+ years experience in software development. Success is measured by happiness so it's available to all of us every day.

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