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Re:Ask HN: What about a GitHub profile tells you a developer... by ageitgey on Sunday June 11, 2017 @02:16AM (#14530906)
Yep. I agree with patio11's comment. I've had more success due to writing technical blog posts than anything. It's way more useful / beneficial then fluffing up a GitHub profile.

I have several GitHub personal projects in the 1000 star range and literally no one looks at that or cares at all. It just gets me an unpaid side job answering users questions and reviewing PRs.

But people email me all the time about stuff I've written online and that has often led to new opportunities. Plus writing online is also tons of fun for me and a great way to keep learning new things.

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Re:Ask HN: What about a GitHub profile tells you a developer... by good_vibes on Sunday June 11, 2017 @09:23AM (#14531865)
This thread has been invaluable. I'll keep this in mind as I rebuild my personal site, showcase my work, and write a few technical articles to help other people get to where I am.

Glad I asked! It's amazing the depth of experience you can glean from here.

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