What types of projects should I showcase on GitHub to impress potential employers???

[Rochdi7]

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Hello everyone
What are top projects that can impress recruiters as web Dev

[ph-santos0]

Simple projects that impress recruiters as web developers are those that demonstrate practical skills, such as a responsive website with a modern design, a functional CRUD with API integration, or an application with basic authentication and a database. A well-structured portfolio, a personal blog, or an interactive landing page also stand out, especially if they feature clean code, good documentation, and a focus on user experience.

[Rochdi7]

Thank you, @ph-santos0! Great suggestions! Do you think focusing on specific industries, like e-commerce or blogs, would make these projects more appealing? Also, what key elements would you add to a portfolio to show versatility?

[mohamad-abdelkhalek]

Showcase well-documented, impactful projects that demonstrate your skills, such as real-world applications, open-source contributions, and innovative personal projects.

[Rochdi7]

Thank you, @mohamad-abdelkhalek! Great suggestions!

[azizulabedinazmi]

Hi @Rochdi7,

Great question! To impress recruiters as a web developer, showcase projects that highlight your skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Here are some key project ideas:

1️⃣ Full-Stack Projects (Best for Impact) 🚀

• E-commerce Website – Features like user authentication, product listings, shopping cart, and payments.
• Job Board App – A platform for posting and applying for jobs (good for learning authentication, database management, and APIs).
• Project Management Tool – Like Trello, with drag-and-drop features and real-time collaboration.

2️⃣ Frontend-Focused Projects 🎨

• Portfolio Website – A well-designed personal website showcasing your skills and projects.
• Interactive Dashboard – A data visualization project using React, D3.js, or Chart.js.
• Clone of Popular Websites – Example: A YouTube or Spotify UI clone to demonstrate your CSS and JavaScript skills.

3️⃣ Backend & API Projects 🔥

• RESTful or GraphQL API – Build an API for a service like a blog or weather app.
• Authentication System – Secure login/logout with JWT or OAuth.
• Web Scraper – Collect data from websites using Python (BeautifulSoup, Scrapy) or Node.js (Puppeteer, Cheerio).

4️⃣ Open Source Contributions 🤝

• Contribute to popular open-source projects to show collaboration skills.
• Maintain an open-source project to showcase leadership.

Final Tips:

✅ Write clear README files with installation steps and features.
✅ Include unit tests to demonstrate testing knowledge.
✅ Host your projects on platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or Heroku for live demos.
✅ Use a clean GitHub profile structure with pinned repositories.

Hope this helps! 🚀 Keep coding and good luck with your job search! 🎯

[Rochdi7]

Thank you, @azizulabedinazmi Great suggestions!