Hey everyone! I'm an 'ex developer' who hasn't coded in a while, but I understand software architecture and requirements pretty well. Eight months ago, I started working on a web app, and it's finally ready to launch! When I shared it casually online, it gained a lot of hype, which is amazing, but I'm struggling with some intense imposter syndrome. I made all the decisions regarding its functionality and architecture, but since it's primarily built with AI assistance, I can't shake the feeling that I'm a fraud. I'm worried that customers might think I'm misleading them, or that I'm a terrible developer. I know users just want solutions, but I'm anxious about future feature requests and fixes because I'm heavily dependent on AI to support these tasks. Any tips on how to move past these feelings would be greatly appreciated!
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Your feelings are totally valid! Remember, the key is whether you can deliver what you promised. If you can maintain the app and make it work well for users, then that’s what really matters. Every developer has a different path. Just be proud of launching your web app, and maybe start coding some parts yourself again to build confidence.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm definitely going to get back into coding more as I go.