It's a by-product of feeling like they're missing out on something. Also, some narratives around software side projects pit them as something you have to be doi

It's a by-product of feeling like they're missing out on something. Also, some narratives around software side projects pit them as something you have to be doing in order to be successful. That's not true at all, but if you're even slightly insecure about your skills could elicit negative reactions.