So, you’re a front-end developer, right? You’ve got the skills, the drive, and the passion. But guess what? In 2024, your portfolio is EVERYTHING. ...
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This is a total myth, and quite poor advice. Far more important is to have an active and interesting GitHub/GitLab/whatever account. Anyone hiring who actually knows what they're doing will put very little weight on a portfolio site. These sites are very often just 'lipstick on a pig' and do very little to increase your chances of getting hired. In fact, on numerous occasions I have dismissed candidates from consideration BECAUSE of their portfolio sites (bug ridden, inappropriate use of technology, over-engineering, etc.)
Unless you're a designer, it's far better to actually focus on making stuff. A curated vanity site with all the same cookie cutter beginner projects to show your skills is really not worth the bother.
If you really must make a portfolio site, try to make it something truly original and unusual. That's the only way you're going to stand out.
Exactly this. A nice and active GitHub is 1000 times more interesting for a potential employer than any portfolio website. No matter how unique or cool that portfolio is. 9 times out of 10, they will not care to visit your portfolio site.
it's likely, sorry, a "click bait" for the purpose of SEO on the article
Are you a real person ? Because this comment comes often on every post related to building portfolio blablabla ...
Can you share your developer portfolio.
but i am not a front-end developer
Hi @atkevins ,
very valid comment. I've updated the title so it does not mislead other into reading something that they might find irrelevant.
Thanks Nik
Nice, something I am thinking about doing, but have not started yet. Your post was a reminder. Thank you!
Very few hiring managers actually look at portfolios. This is a great exercise for getting better as a dev and putting something real into production but it’s not very helpful for getting a job!
Exactly this. A nice and active GitHub is 1000 times more interesting for a potential employer than any portfolio website. No matter how unique or cool that portfolio is. 9 times out of 10, they will not care to visit your portfolio site.
Hi @drjoshcsimmons and @sonnystark ,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I still feel (and this is just my personal perspective, so no pressure to agree) that building a diverse portfolio can really help you stand out. It’s a great way to host your articles, demonstrate your problem-solving skills, showcase your projects, and share links to your GitHub. All of which can set you apart from other talented developers out there. 😊😊😊
Cheers Nik