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The Good Dev, The Bad Stress, and The Ugly Truth

Facing the harsh realities of developer burnout with honesty and hope. The three stages of tech stress and how to recognize them before they consume your passion for programming.

Thursday, December 21, 2023 · 9 min read · By Kevin Moe Myint Myat

There’s a dark side to being a good developer that nobody talks about. The stress, the pressure, the constant feeling that you’re never quite good enough.

    The Good Dev

    
      You're good at what you do. You solve problems, write clean code, and
      deliver results. But being good comes with its own set of challenges.
    

    
      
      
        The good dev: when competence becomes a double-edged sword
      

    

    
      
        How do you handle the pressure of being a good developer?
      

      
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