Developers, what's the hardest part about building a portfolio?
Jonathan Trevino
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I have a product that I have been developing and released, but would like community feedback on what aspect I should be focusing on, is it hard to find good guides to launching and hosting a portfolio? Or harder to find good inspiration?
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Simon🍋@simonas_kauzonas
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Picking projects that showcase range without overwhelming visitors - less is more.
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@simonas_kauzonas This one! Really important
Writing about my projects in a way that’s engaging but not overly technical—harder than the coding itself sometimes! It's all about telling a story.
@maddox_nash this! I've also recently started doing this in my own portfolio, focusing on the problem and explaining how i implemented my solution.
Try to focus on 2-3 impactful projects that demonstrate your top skills. Tailor the portfolio to the specific role you're targeting. And don't forget to include concise, engaging descriptions to provide context for each project. Quality over quantity!
@emilygracethompson really good advice!
For sure pick projects that are full stack and showcase both frontend and backend skills. I like to have a clean landing page with basic info and links, then 3-5 real-world projects with code on GitHub. Def keep it simple and focus on quality over quantity. Recruiters don't have time to dig through a ton of random stuff. Hope that helps!
Finding a balance between showcasing enough projects without overcrowding the page is tough. I want to highlight my best work but not overwhelm visitors!
@brooklyn_hill1 That's the way to do it! It definitely is hard to balance this