The latest articles on DEV Community by KATKURI NIKHIL (@nikhilkatkuri). https://dev.to/nikhilkatkuri https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3743035%2F0ed31b7c-d7df-4a58-8b04-d6bc2a4dcdaa.jpeg https://dev.to/nikhilkatkuri en KATKURI NIKHIL Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:57:09 +0000 https://dev.to/nikhilkatkuri/portfolio-feedback-for-a-2nd-year-cs-student-what-should-i-focus-on-1j2f https://dev.to/nikhilkatkuri/portfolio-feedback-for-a-2nd-year-cs-student-what-should-i-focus-on-1j2f <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I’m a 2nd-year BTech student and I’m building my developer portfolio early to learn good practices and prepare for internships and entry-level roles.</p> <p>Portfolio link:<br> 👉 <a href="https://portfilo-livid.vercel.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://portfilo-livid.vercel.app/</a></p> <p>I’m not expecting it to look like a senior developer’s portfolio, but I want to know:</p> <ol> <li>Is the <strong>structure</strong> right for a student portfolio?</li> <li>What sections should a <strong>2nd-year student definitely have</strong> vs avoid?</li> <li>How should I present projects when I don’t have industry experience yet?</li> <li>What would actually impress recruiters or mentors at this stage?</li> <li>What should I focus on improving in the next 1–2 years?</li> </ol> <p>I’m looking for honest, practical feedback — what’s weak, what’s missing, and what I should prioritize next.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> beginners career portfolio showdev