I’m currently working on a project in C where I have a choice between using a library for hash tables or simply creating my own hash table from scratch.
What would look better on a Github portfolio from an employability perspective?
I’m currently working on a project in C where I have a choice between using a library for hash tables or simply creating my own hash table from scratch.
What would look better on a Github portfolio from an employability perspective?
I’ve only ever given a cursory look at personal repos when they’re volunteered. I’m most likely to just look at a readme and maybe look at a small section just to see what the style looks like and if any characteristics stand out, then maybe use discussion of the project (with standard topics I ask everyone unless I happened to see something interesting) as a discussion starter.
In summary, at least from my perspective, I would recommend just doing whatever interests you and being ready to discuss, if you volunteer a project. I also generally think the impact of presenting a portfolio of personal projects tends to be overestimated.
I’ve been applying and rarely anyone looks at my stuff. It feels like a huge waste of time but at least I learned a few things along the way.