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Here is the developer portfolio template that will get you hired

I developed a simple but beautiful developer portfolio template using React and Next.js.

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I am a 25 yo developer, i have been trying portfolio templates lately but i couldn't find one that fits my needs. Therefore i have created my own template that you can use as well!

Nearly all the components are dynamic and easy to use! Feel free to use it as-is or personalize it as much as you want. Please give me a feedback and if you find a bug tell me. A star on github is pretty appreciated.

If you'd like to contribute and make this much better for other users, please do.

Project Covers:
✔️ Homepage
✔️ Expertise
✔️ Experience
✔️ Work and Projects
✔️ Contact

To view a live example, click here
Github link

Getting Started

These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.

The versions i have used in the project.

node@v16.16.0
yarn@1.22.17
git@2.37.3
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How To Use

From your command line and clone.

# Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/umutyesildal/yesildal.me-personal-portfolio.git

# Go into the repository
cd yesildal.me-personal-portfolio

# Install dependencies
yarn

# Start a local dev server
yarn dev
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Deployment

For deployment I have used vercel and I am pretty happy with it.

# Build & Development Settings
Framework Preset: Nextjs
Build command: next build
Output directory: default
Install command: yarn
Development command: next
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Technologies Used

Top comments (3)

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areeba_nishat_5d9b045adcd profile image
Areeba Nishat

The phrase "Here is the developer portfolio template that will get you hired" is catchy—but also potentially misleading. There’s no one-size-fits-all template that guarantees a job, because hiring decisions are influenced by context: the role, the company, the team’s needs, and the candidate’s overall presentation. That said, a great developer portfolio can dramatically improve your chances—if it does a few key things well.

A strong portfolio should:

Showcase real work – Not just toy projects or tutorials, but thoughtful, complete examples that reflect how you solve problems.

Communicate clearly – It should be easy to navigate, visually clean, and explain what you did and why you did it.

Demonstrate depth – One or two well-explained projects often carry more weight than a dozen shallow ones.

Include a narrative – Who are you as a developer? What do you care about? What’s your specialty?

Be technically sound – Especially if you’re a front-end or full-stack dev, your portfolio is a product. It should reflect good code practices, responsiveness, and performance.

So, while a polished template can be a great starting point, what actually “gets you hired” is what you put into it—your thinking, your craft, your story. A template without substance is just a pretty shell.

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kato bhi

Great work on developing this stunning portfolio template using React and Next.js! It's impressive to see how dynamic and user-friendly the components are. I'll definitely be using this on my own website. Thanks a lot for sharing this and making it accessible for others!

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