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the software development community has a problem

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it’s illogical it’s emotional it’s widespread

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vampires

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vampires …sort of

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impostor syndrome

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developer toolkit

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provide distractions

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engage beginner and intermediate level developers in projects (vampires hate this)

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• ask beginner developers to help • share your code (if you can) • offer code review • rubber duck

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surround yourself

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encourage growth and leadership of intermediate developers (vampires hate this)

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• invite jr level developers to speak • host events where beginner developers are comfortable asking questions • encourage jr devs to mentor beginners • hire interns (of all ages)

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let the sun shine in

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Make your community bright & welcoming (vampires hate this)

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• talk to new people • watch your jargon

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developer toolkit

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