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Alex Roor
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How to Build a Developer Portfolio as a Junior

For junior developers, a strong portfolio isn’t just about showcasing projects—it’s your opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills. But what if you don’t have much experience? Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating an impressive portfolio, even as a beginner.

Step 1: Start with Small, Realistic Projects
To-Do App: Perfect for showing CRUD functionality.
API Integration: Build a weather app or a currency converter using APIs.
Basic Calculator: A simple yet functional project to showcase logic and design.

Step 2: Write Clean Code and a Great README
Use clear and descriptive variable names.
Include a README file that explains:
What the project does.
How to run it.
Technologies used.

Step 3: Use Real Data
Apps with real data look more professional. For example, use APIs like OpenWeather to fetch live weather updates.

Step 4: Deploy and Share
Make your projects accessible online:

Use GitHub Pages or Vercel for front-end apps.
Use Heroku or Render for back-end projects.

The result of my message to you

A portfolio is your ticket to the industry. Keep your projects simple yet functional. Already have a portfolio? Share it in the comments for feedback!

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ExoCody

Great post, Alex! 👏 Building a solid developer portfolio is such a crucial step for juniors, and I love how you’ve broken it down with practical tips.

If you’re looking for tools to speed up project creation for your portfolio, you might want to check out Exocoding. We recently launched it, and it’s free to use! It helps developers quickly generate clean code for things like CRUD, boilerplate, and even database models—perfect for getting projects up and running fast.

Would love to hear your thoughts if you give it a spin! 😊

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jardel jeremias jasse

Thanks @alex Roor

Was good tips to make a perfect begin journey.
I'm great full with it

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