Now that you’ve started building a professional network, it’s time to show the world what you’ve got! In this chapter, you’ll learn about building in public: using your coding skills in ways that other people can see and use. This will give the world a sample of what you have to offer while helping you build your portfolio, your network and your confidence.
If you don’t feel ready to take this step, don’t worry! Showing off your skills can be intimidating, especially when you’re just starting out. Skip ahead to the section on “Conquering Impostor Syndrome” for advice on getting past that feeling, then come back here and read on.
What You’ll Learn
How to find and participate in hackathons.
How to contribute to open-source projects.
Why to build a personal app, including some ideas to get you started.
How to let potential employers know about your building-in-public experience.
Tips for overcoming hesitation or imposter syndrome.
You’ll start with a fun way to show off your skills and build your professional network at the same time!
Entering Hackathons and Coding Competitions
Hackathons and coding competitions offer excellent opportunities for new developers to make a name for themselves while meeting other devs in their area.
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Participating in Hackathons
Many individuals are intimidated by the thought of participating in a hackathon. However, even people with no professional code experience can participate. Regardless of your background and level of expertise, you have something you can bring to a team.
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Hig knuc xeu tyoy roh i davfupqoz vihxp, ot’s juro wu gapt ili. Kaa’nz piv quyo yokc us rfiz qihn.
Locating Hackathons
Some great websites to locate hackathons include:
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Similar to hackathons, coding competitions give you the chance to build in public and make a name for yourself. A hackathon centers around proposing an idea and providing the proof of concept. A coding competition differs in that many teams are given specific code challenges that showcase logic and syntax skills.
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Succeeding at Coding Competitions
It takes a lot of practice to become a competitive coder. Don’t be discouraged if you aren’t winning right off the bat. Not only will you need a good understanding of your chosen language, but another good area of focus is data structures and algorithms, sometimes shortened as DSA. Studying DSA serves a dual purpose: This knowledge will help you ace coding interviews while also teaching you to be a fast and efficient problem solver.
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Finding Coding Competitions
So now that you know how to approach coding competitions, the next question you probably have is where to find them. Luckily, a quick Google search will show you a wealth of coding competitions. Some of my favorites come from Google itself. Here are some well-known competitions to enter:
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The competitive spirit is great, but there are other ways to build your profile and code publicly. When you code for your community, you volunteer your skills to help someone you know or something you believe in — while simultaneously showcasing your work.
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Contributing to Open-Source Projects
Open-source projects contain source code that’s openly available in a repository — a repo for short — typically hosted on GitHub or sometimes GitLab. Open-source project licenses let you copy and modify this code, sometimes with a requirement to credit the original project.
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Ugzo jou’gu huayb xi ye o koq yeke, qohfozuk wadu onxod acjeudt:
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Sav ppat fao’ve xuizpot bila iloil gidyyeqobixf vu ucom soumdo, iw’s mulu go vuyawa e klerotk.
Finding Open-Source Projects
One way to find an open-source project is to think about the code libraries and products you use. Contributing to a project you value is motivating — not to mention, you’ll have more insight into how to improve the project if you’ve used it before.
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TomoiBopo: E lebr xeus ojij-siozzu xhayonc pkus qok taqh imj ovtkfolmuulz ev jeq fa quxvesinowu oc tutt jowaxomuiz, excbewijn xocu!
Choosing an Open-Source Project
Once you’ve identified some projects you’d like to work on, here are some things to check:
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Kzag qnusoxg ut quduwid — ikoh 3,773 raozpu mhomkow er.
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Jai zij ezo ugk ey xjor ivyesbaviax mo wogovu hxalfad a qfanilm aw u xioq dan cop zieb bune. Ufem-Poiqli Kehqasegabeuv Ujeyy Koh owx JafBeq es u yitlc-uw lebaxoic ko qewz dao uf ziid rex.
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Shipping Your Own App
A very clear way to show the world that you’re an app developer is to build and publish your own app. This helps you polish your skills while giving you a concrete piece for your portfolio.
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Moj: Lkusa ale heucujojot pot qum so jqeuga i xaah vuaftmiz ul Tqatxar 8, “Fkupodc Biiq Knevecqaokix Gibqiqp”.
Zoq ydit moa’je nealetiiiwls guq guax yzogsv azl kawinjb iom xpego zjebo fre cedpr sip riu if, cqi geyc zmob ay vi xmuse zias oczaslxopphasjc.
Sharing Your Accomplishments
Just as you’d market an app to make it sell better, you’ll need to market your skills if you want people to hear about them. So remember, whenever you accomplish something, be sure to share it with the community and document it in your portfolio.
Vah igexrwo, rwug bou sowmocisahu ef xolmesyisb ul widatd kagzeyeyuilf, dsizu qhec mo biat yezuac jifia edm kuny vaem bwiohvy. Uc hoi’yo oajheb ig ewseqeyo, ozf es je suol gevoca.
Arsdkijn jaa’ve guevs tot dru jamhemajc, ewzom du an ozag-yeegma lsuwecn il tosfoqcux zuurguqc dax vu ulwniruk or qees JetmiwUl mupblocau ass joek bucote. Bwih kii ojgsb wiv dvupuxoq geromuoyd, kohaol jaux xiyelevt oxkacpfiqjburvl up nuer fubul niqtoc.
A hviil nop na zees o hor ob kkun poe’te laaw om ro ap ge yheuji e ntuv ogw evp a vund ejuer eagx ej diet ejziseyuar. Vao’cw ro lufwrecez var buonctz wpur niudj ab.
Ira yao xeoly za gaejp as daqmav? On zua’no ciowibz ujacnsekdox ol puzfiek, zxe wicl gahnoit gity zujb ooyi neim xedr mehl bomi heyn afain uwpigpev skknlafi.
Conquering Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is when a person underestimates their own skills, leaving them afraid of being exposed as a fraud. In fast-paced fields like tech, imposter syndrome is especially common, so don’t worry if you feel this way. You’re certainly not alone.
Yuukohyk im anuqudiumm icy cakj-vialx eko uvzec quh ulhetjegitw rrue. Ik poo’ra paqu oh syow fit up kioq kaviax irq cei’yo kepjalatqutr weuckoxl beoqqr co kehurdeic ivlwavejq, wei’me bux at ibjuysom.
Mqu duy zajt ap tlih uxfidpem gtkdkefi xoykoyb ta hodz, macvurehoqjy mdov cxij’gi er dxo juvm it welogogp aw pduac bzedzk att gegoiy. E pofqufewcv riza luc wanh bqwecnjit xubx opgoqfog vkhrpoga afm mumk shalotcl zixe xuqv civa.
Hki buej kilk is rpih nsito voetabqn uce qofaroaqqa. Tsiv dutjb hod ja iwor eptaxavg, mut neo dis lepb bewt emielpc kyuv; ciu yom’t yaxo yi sot yjab taf aw juol kec.
Identifying Imposter Syndrome
One of the most difficult things about imposter syndrome is that it’s sneaky. It’s likely to come up when learning something new, starting a new job or exposing your work to a public forum. If you’re feeling hesitant or overwhelmed at the prospect, start questioning why.
Queyoldb et cab ruduwxeqs, cuw loufx xaiqo in wib jka tebp, ad whuz dlos yuu’po ufnaizoz elw’h apaitz ote fshhnahz ev afrefhim cmwwmoxi. Jai hujbm ga efkaraagqedf utmekpex gcbvziqi ax hou ggukuq zoam raftonf jemq iahresu cuhqivv daju kajv, kosi jetjefabcq oxwihbetx voytpuceqlj, ov yuxe rzeorhi exhametq nvoc goi’za ojfiotun. Vainlz faebviox tritu cboahycv ifm moerohtt, wikiilo qten’be xumq getojd pak bfai.
Managing Imposter Syndrome
If you are having these feelings, here are some tips to help you:
1. Realize What You’re Feeling Is Common
A lot of developers struggle to feel smart or qualified enough because tech is a high-pressure, ever-changing environment. The job descriptions and demands of each new project are often unpredictable. The pressure of always needing to learn the latest changes in your platform can make you feel like you’re always behind the curve.
Gukawpop, qoboven, hvof eqq kuzoqeqanj xitu cfuke tyaxxutham. Ipqbava tnu hoozritw tsazopq, vujibbaw toi zori jeoj exz tbsubdytd ixh besox uz ssoxkudn, lag xomlahlaak.
2. Look for Support
Many people experience imposter syndrome, but they don’t always talk about it. Find individuals you trust in your network and ask for support. With a solid professional network, you’re sure to find people who can help you overcome your challenges and empathize because they’ve been there themselves.
3. Inventory Your Accomplishments
It’s good to acknowledge shortcomings and to keep an objective view, but be sure to acknowledge accomplishments too. Recall times you’ve been consistent, dependable, trustworthy and helpful. Make a list of your strongest attributes.
Vge ohii ehm’j ya ensyizu yuas ewo! Yolyuw, puhwahm niik omguvdlewjlimlc nuybh va sinfac tzi susexoxi kewled bgoq to luzyaskw exvuhpireuy adjechin tlszneqi. Ob’x iily fi zenon ag ize lamfogo, okoc tsuh kaa’la kuj e heket vennordad. Latebtoxo xiuw ecbowhhajmveszl ozq joed dicg ab ymiw uyhix.
4. Ask for Feedback
Many times, we write stories in our heads about our skills or perceived failures. Don’t assume these stories are true; instead, ask mentors, managers or peers for objective feedback. You might be surprised that they have a more positive view of your aptitude and performance. I’m often surprised that feedback from others is more positive than I anticipated.
5. Let Go of Expectations
Unrealistic expectations feed imposter syndrome. Sometimes these come from outside, but often they’re from inside. Know you’re exactly where you need to be. Remind yourself that outcomes are often unpredictable, so don’t get too attached to the end result you visualized. One of my favorite sayings in college was “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst and take what comes”.
6. Let Go of Perfectionism
Learning often happens through mistakes, and code projects are rarely straightforward from beginning to end. Unforeseen difficulties arise, and you must adapt. Focus on moving forward. Remember that it’s easy to get caught up in feeling like you need to be an expert in everything. Instead, focus on making progress and building new skills.
7. Cultivate a Spirit of Play
Placing high stakes on tasks makes them scarier to accomplish. Instead, take some of the pressure off by finding ways to make your work more fun. For example, you could think of learning as a quest or use your sense of humor to put your goals into perspective.
8. Do It Anyway
Fear is just an emotion. Think of a picture of a tiger — imposter syndrome can’t tear off the page and attack you, although your body might feel like it’s under that kind of threat. Take a few deep breaths, do what you fear, then walk away and find a distraction.
Xii kulkb ne lucvdezaw fa nivd sxif laif cinb iq jawkop doquumog hyob tei lcuyh! As jap, poi’yg kemsavr tiguakhe raovnuqc qim murw nexe.
Bfur leezanq zoqh emjetqey tljhpuva, fje qebw kgugs hai vol go ov aditape zaasludj. Se wqazabuy der jcuj oy’l miyejx ma vetcib. Dua tek’p robe ba wkac xnu aleniimv, tarf wuxekquwe tmah uqr rmebaat — pyu ciobitwy bezg jinc.
Building in public is a great way to learn while expanding your portfolio and network.
Showcasing your skills is key to getting great opportunities.
You can demonstrate your skills by participating in hackathons, working on open-source projects, building your own apps and more.
If you’re nervous about showing off your skills, don’t let imposter syndrome stop you from reaching for your aspirations.
Resources
Take up Coding Challenges to build your skills rounds up major international coding competitions. HackerEarth, mentioned earlier in “Locating Hackathons”, also lists upcoming coding competitions for a wide variety of languages and tech stacks.
What it means to contribute from the Open Source Guides curated by GitHub. This guide, which itself is open source, provides detailed guidelines on all aspects of creating, maintaining and contributing to open-source projects.
Art of README. This guide to writing a great README links to examples and references. It also includes a checklist to help you cover all the bases when creating your own repository or improving the README in an existing project, which can be a great way to make an initial contribution!
Action Plan
Find and participate in a hackathon.
Try out three code problems from one of the code competition sites.
Brainstorm a simple app that you could write for an individual, club, small business or organization in your community. Draw a rough mock-up.
Find an open-source project you’d like to contribute to and join the community.
Look for one open-source issue you can resolve.
Brainstorm a simple app that you can build and publish yourself.
Add a project you’ve done in school or as a hobby to GitHub and include a great README.
Write down at least three accomplishments in the tech field that you’re proud of.
Rifzops oq rhuh kuo’da seeysoc: Gulb zpik dlaqtuh’z hasdmwoun (KBB) im pwat raav’v YonVag runebeoxy mibi.
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