The latest articles on Forem by JUICE (@juisick). https://forem.com/juisick https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3910631%2Fa6893ca5-53ba-4967-96b0-ccd54f79dbd0.png https://forem.com/juisick en JUICE Wed, 06 May 2026 09:20:38 +0000 https://forem.com/juisick/it-cybersecurity-portfolio-impact-or-variety-4g0d https://forem.com/juisick/it-cybersecurity-portfolio-impact-or-variety-4g0d <p>Hey everyone,<br> ​I'm currently reviewing my portfolio strategy and I'd love some feedback from hiring managers and senior (junior too) devs.</p> <p>​Solo the Dilemma is: Is it better to have one or two robust projects that are actually used by people worldwide (like solving real-world problems), or a dozen mini-projects that showcase a wider range of technologies (e.g., a React app, a Python automation script, a Go backend)?</p> <p>I've been focusing on an interesting Google Chrome extension, and I'm really struggling with it, but that's actually a good thing - it means I'm learning and all that. However, I worry that an employer might see a smaller number of repos and think my "tech width" is too narrow.<br> ​What do you prioritize when looking at a GitHub profile? Impact or Variety?</p> computerscience frontend sideprojects portfolio