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robencom • Edited

You are not a mediocre developer, you are simply a DEVELOPER.

If people expect you to be a "programming encyclopedia", then that's their problem. You don't have to remember everything, you just need to be AWARE that there's such function or such class.

I know a 20+ years experienced man who can build advanced systems with raspberry pi and stuff like that and integrates them with his own code. The man is clearly on very advanced level, but he still googles lots of stuff that he faces on a daily basis.

If programming is not your 24/7, if you have your personal life, hobbies, whatever else you wanna do with your life, then it is OK to do what you are doing.

There's few rockstars in the world but millions of musicians. Not everyone wants to be famous. Not everyone wants to be a super nerd. Those times have passed. In 2018, people value LIFE more than WORK.

Enjoy your life and you will enjoy your work as well!