Conquer your impostor syndrome with JavaScript

JSConf.BE 2018, Bruges, May 30 2018

Armağan Amcalar
Armağan Amcalar

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Impostor syndrome can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist even in face of information that indicates that the opposite is true. It is experienced internally as chronic self-doubt, and feelings of intellectual fraudulence.

— Caltech Counseling Center

Have you just started your development career and you are overwhelmed by how little you know? Are you a seasoned veteran but you secretly fear that it’s a matter of time before you lose your edge in this fast-paced industry? If the answer is yes, you may be suffering from the impostor syndrome, and you are not alone.

Let Armagan walk you through his own story of overcoming the impostor syndrome, and learn how JavaScript is a vital tool in helping you build not only apps but also confidence.

In this keynote, Armagan will present a variety of applications you can build by only knowing JavaScript. Whether it’s a futuristic brain-computer interface, musical instruments, or a whole new way of interacting with your computer; JavaScript lets you build your dream in the most concise way possible and it will be your best ally in battling the impostor syndrome.

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