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If you want a job, you must show proof of your skills.
The way you do that is by building projects.
But the thing is every project is not created equal.
Most people build Mickey Mouse projects like the to-do list that make them look like amateurs.
So here are 5 project ideas that will give you an unfair advantage against other candidates.
In the end, I will tell you why these particular projects are so good so you can apply them to find an unlimited number of great ideas. (and stop wasting your time on bad projects)
1️⃣ Automation Project 🤖
Think of a task you find repetitive and boring.
Now, imagine you could write a script to do it for you.
That's the beauty of an automation project!
It could be as simple as organizing files on your computer or automating data entry tasks.
This project will showcase your problem-solving skills and your knack for efficiency - and it can help you in your day-to-day life.
2️⃣ E-commerce Website 🏪
This is a classic that never gets old.
Build a simple online store.
It could sell anything from handmade crafts to digital products. (of course, it doesn’t have to be real)
Focus on user-friendly design and smooth functionality.
This project demonstrates your understanding of web development, databases, and possibly even payment processing systems.
3️⃣ Software Development Bug Tracker Tool 🐞
Every developer knows the pain of bugs and the need for a good tracking system.
Create a tool that allows users to report bugs, categorize them, and track their resolution status.
This project is a great way to show your understanding of software development cycles and your ability to create useful tools for a team.
It’s also great because every technical person will understand the pain this one is solving.
4️⃣ Visualizer 👀
This could be a data visualizer, a music visualizer, or anything else that takes information and turns it into a visual representation.
It's a fantastic way to demonstrate your creativity and coding skills.
Plus, it makes for a very visually appealing portfolio piece!
Personally, my favourite visualizer I have built is my algorithms visualizer.
This is great as it is not only easy to understand instantly but it also showcases algorithmic knowledge.
5️⃣ Solve Your Problems 🚀
I saved the best for last.
Programming is at the end of the day simply a tool to solve problems.
So the absolute best project you can build is simply to pick a problem you are passionate about and solve it using code.
This is where you can shine and show your passion.
Identify a problem in your community or area you're passionate about, and build a project that offers a solution.
It could be an app, a website, or any software.
This kind of project not only showcases your technical skills but also your initiative and ability to think outside the box to use code creatively - rather than just copy-pasting ideas from others.
🌟 Wrapping Up
I didn’t just pick these projects out of my arse.
The reason I picked them is that they fulfil the 3 keys that every successful programming project needs to have:
They need to be simple to understand - otherwise, the person looking at them won’t even bother
They need to show deep programming knowledge - all these projects combine multiple facets of programming into one
They need to solve a problem - I know I say this all the time but tech companies don’t want programmers - they want problem solvers.
Building projects like these show the skills that employers are looking for.
People think programming is about being smart, but it’s not.
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Top comments (4)
Just build a project which can be useful to others instead of just lying in the repo
Agreed.
Helpful article! Thanks for the tips
I'm glad you liked it!