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Your GitHub Is Not Your Developer Portfolio

When developers are told to build a portfolio, one of the first recommendations is usually GitHub. That makes sense if your strongest work is open source. For many professional developers, it isn't.

  • GitHub profile may not reflect professional work for many developers
  • Private or inaccessible repositories limit visibility of actual experience
  • Professional portfolios should detail tangible projects and contributions

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