How To Build A Great Technical Portfolio

And A Great Portfolio In General

Emma Bostian
9 min readJan 9, 2019

Portfolios are a representation of you, and they’re often one of the first impressions a recruiter will have of you and your work.

Thus, it’s imperative you build a portfolio which encompasses you, and your work, at your best.

Let’s take a look at some of my tips for building a great technical portfolio.

Note: These suggestions are built off of my personal experience. There are many ways to build a great portfolio, so use these as guidelines, not hard-and-fast rules. If you have a different approach that works for you, feel free to share it down below!

Portfolios explain who you are as a person and what type of skills you bring to the table. They’re also a great way to showcase your development skills! There are a few key things you should incorporate to ensure your portfolio is top-notch.

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Emma Bostian

Software Engineer @ LogMeIn by day, cat Mom by night. Also a full-time Bibliophile. I enjoy all things Front-end & Design