Project 2 is over! It's time to update your portfolio with what you've accomplished since Project 1.
If you are opting out of career services, this is still a required assignment. Part of being a web developer means being a part of a community. Having a place to share your projects is necessary if you're applying for jobs, but is still critical on your journey as a developer.
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Revisit your portfolio page
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Think about what you've accomplished since the last time you updated this
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Decide which new skills you're hoping to highlight
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Pin some additional repos that you want to share (ideally, make sure at least one of these projects includes back end code)
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Navigate to your GitHub Profile
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Click "Customize your pinned repositories"
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Click the "Repositories you contribute to" checkbox (this will allow you to "pin" Project 1 even if you aren't the "owner")
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Click the checkboxes for your project and 2-3 homework assignments that you would like to share
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Make sure each of these projects is deployed and add a link to the deployed project in their README files
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To receive a passing grade on this assignment, you should meet the following content and design requirements. These are aligned with what you will need to be employer ready.
Your updated site should have the following content:
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Your name
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Links to your GitHub profile & LinkedIn page as well as your email address
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List of projects. For each project make sure you have the following:
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Project title
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Link to the deployed version
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Link to the code on GitHub
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At least one project should include back end code
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For each of your projects, copy the repos to your own GitHub profile if you were not the owner of the repo
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Create your own repo and DO NOT INITIALIZE WITH A GITIGNORE OR A README
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Pull the latest version of the project from GitHub
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git push origin master
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The content of your portfolio page is a lot more important than the aesthetics. That said, there are a couple basic requirements your portfolio page should meet:
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Mobile-friendliness: you don't need advanced responsive styles, but you should ensure that your portfolio page is still readable on different screen sizes
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Readability: make sure the font size is large enough to read, and that the colors don't cause eye strain.
To receive an "A" on this assignment, you should also meet the following requirements to ensure your portfolio site will help you be employer competitive.
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At least 5 deployed projects (both of your projects and three homework assignments)
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External content:
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Update your LinkedIn with the projects you've worked on so far
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Update the README for each project you linked to with a description of the problem, how you solved it, and some information about your technical approach
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Suggested: refactor some of your code from earlier assignments to make them more readable
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If you used cors-anywhere in Project 1, update it to make sure your API calls will work consistently
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Use the instructions in update-cors-anywhere/README.md
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Test to make sure your deployed site works
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Unfortunately, this is where it gets a little bit subjective. Your site should look "polished." Here are a couple guidelines on what that means:
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Mobile-first design: you should be proud to pull out your phone and share your portfolio site with a friend, family member, or someone at a meetup.
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Polish: choose a color palette for your site so it doesn't just look like the default bootstrap theme or an unstyled HTML site.
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Images: add a meaningful screenshot for each of your projects
If you want a slick-looking site, but don't feel good about your CSS skills, check out CV, Resume, and Portfolio site templates on ThemeForest