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Mistakes are a part of life. Do not be ashamed of mistakes, you will only limit yourself. I'm sure you're already aware of this, but sometimes we all need a reminder.

As for the project, you should consider how much mentorship you received. If there was none, then obviously a high degree of mistakes is natural, especially for someone new to "professional software development" (if such a thing exists). If there was a lot of it and you blatantly ignored it, you should take responsibility for it.

Most importantly, keep a healthy work-life balance. It's easy to forget it, especially when first entering the workforce and thinking that you need to "prove yourself". Most of us are average; if you are too, accept it and keep living as best as you can. The 10x coders can keep on 10x-ing, but the world depends on the average person.




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