[TECH ED] Portfolio

[SallyMcGrath]

Link to the coursework

https://github.com/CodeYourFuture/Portfolio

Why are we doing this?

At Code Your Future, we expect everyone to graduate with a unique professional portfolio. You will begin building this portfolio as soon as you begin our Software Development Course. At first, your portfolio will be a simple HTML/CSS page deployed to Github Pages or Netlify. This is your MVP.

Every module, you will iterate on your portfolio, adding a new project and improving your design and presentation. By the time you apply to The Launch, your portfolio will help you show you are ready to be accepted on to a development team.

Maximum time in hours

1

How to get help

Share your blockers in #cyf-portfolios.

Use the opportunity to refine your skill in Asking Questions like a developer. Bring your work to class and use study time to get unstuck and get feedback on your progress.

How to submit

1. Fork to your Github account.
2. Check out the branch for the module you are on.
3. Make regular small commits with clear messages.
4. When you are ready, open a PR to the CYF repo, to the matching branch, following the instructions in the PR template.

How to review

1. Complete your PR template
2. Ask for review from a classmate or mentor
3. Make changes based on their feedback
4. Review and refactor again next time

Anything else?

To get a job in tech you need a minimum set of tools that you need to acquire or build over the course of this year. You need:

1. a well written CV
2. a solid portfolio of junior level work that makes you memorable to a recruiter
3. to be able to plan, build, and ship a working product in an Agile team
4. to be able to score reasonably well in a timed technical test
5. to be able to do an interview in fluent English

Keep this in mind.