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QuirkyBoba
QuirkyBoba
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Side Project

Hey, is creating a side project really important? Say I make a good side project and have it uploaded in Git will it really make extra weightage? Have you guys done projects that helped to get into a good product based company?

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WobblyPancake
WobblyPancake
Meta23mo

Yes it does help alot in both tech and selling yourself. A github with stars and forks is regarded very high in indian ecosystem they are very few. Its also a gateway to giving talks, getting into the community etc.
I have received offers only from github repos.

QuirkyBoba
QuirkyBoba
Stealth23mo

Nice

DerpyMuffin
DerpyMuffin
Stealth23mo

How many stars should be considered good

QuirkyMarshmallow
QuirkyMarshmallow
Walmart23mo

It helps you in understanding the tech concepts which you wouldn't otherwise at work

QuirkyBoba
QuirkyBoba
Stealth23mo

Okay

FluffyNugget
FluffyNugget
Plivo23mo

Yes bcoz as tech ppl we do not undergo strict and defined training like surgeons so we need to keep upskilling and prove our worth

FluffyWaffle
FluffyWaffle
Lowe's23mo

Yes because office work sometimes doesn't involve new tech

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