Developers, what's the hardest part about building a portfolio?

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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?

Brooklyn Hill · Accepted Answer

Finding a balance between showcasing enough projects without overcrowding the page is tough. I want to highlight my best work but not overwhelm visitors!

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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.

Matthew Aaron Clarke · Answer

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!

Simon🍋 · Answer

Picking projects that showcase range without overwhelming visitors - less is more.

Emily Grace Thompson · Answer

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!

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Don't overthink it - choose 2-3 of your best projects that highlight your key skills. Use visuals where possible to draw visitors in. And get feedback from other devs to ensure it's effective at selling your abilities.

Jonathan Trevino · Answer

@simonas_kauzonas This one! Really important

Jonathan Trevino · Answer

@emilygracethompson really good advice!

Jonathan Trevino · Answer

@brooklyn_hill1 That's the way to do it! It definitely is hard to balance this

Jonathan Trevino · Answer

@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.

Developers, what's the hardest part about building a portfolio?

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