📅 June 14, 2025
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💬 Is your GitHub just a graveyard of half-done projects? Let’s fix that.
📈 With recruiters scanning GitHub more than resumes, it’s your real portfolio.
🚀 How to Build a Standout GitHub Profile
1. Pin Your Top Projects
✅ Use 3-6 relevant, finished repos
✅ Add README.md with:
Tech stack
Screenshots or demo GIFs
Features list
Link to live site (if applicable)
2. Polish Your README Profile
Add a personal README using github.com/yourusername/yourusername
Include:
🔧 Skills and tools
📈 GitHub stats & streak widgets
📫 Contact or portfolio link
⚡ Fun facts or memes
3. Commit Consistently
Use #100DaysOfCode or set goals. A green commit graph = activity = 💼
4. Use Issues & PRs Properly
Shows teamwork, project management, and real contribution skills.
5. Clean Your Repos
Remove junk, keep naming clean, use .gitignore properly, and LICENSE your code.
💡 Bonus GitHub Tips
Host your portfolio with GitHub Pages
Add contribution to open-source: even typo fixes matter
Link GitHub on LinkedIn with strong call-to-action
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