**Course Title:** Community Involvement for Programmers **Section Title:** Showcasing Your Contributions **Topic:** Update your GitHub profile and create a portfolio page to showcase contributions. (Lab topic) **Introduction:** As a programmer, having a strong online presence is crucial in showcasing your skills, contributions, and expertise to potential employers, collaborators, and the community at large. In this lab, we'll focus on updating your GitHub profile and creating a portfolio page to effectively display your contributions. **Updating Your GitHub Profile:** Your GitHub profile serves as a digital resume, providing a first impression to others who may be interested in your work. Here's how to update your GitHub profile: 1. **Username and Profile Picture:** Ensure your username is professional and consistent across all platforms. Upload a professional profile picture, preferably a recent photo or a logo that represents you or your brand. 2. **Bio:** Write a clear and concise bio that summarizes your experience, skills, and areas of interest. Keep it short, around 2-3 sentences. 3. **Location:** Update your location to help others find you and know where you're based. 4. **Email Address:** Verify your email address to ensure you receive notifications and can be reached by others. 5. **Website or Blog:** Link to your personal website or blog to provide more context about your work and interests. **Creating a Portfolio Page:** A portfolio page is a dedicated space to showcase your projects, contributions, and achievements. Here's how to create a portfolio page: 1. **GitHub Pages:** GitHub provides a built-in feature called GitHub Pages, which allows you to host a website directly from your GitHub repository. Create a new repository, name it `<your-username>.github.io`, and enable GitHub Pages in the repository settings. 2. **Choose a Template:** Select a template from GitHub Pages or use a third-party template that suits your style. You can also create a custom template from scratch. 3. **Content:** Organize your content into categories, such as projects, contributions, and achievements. Use images, videos, and code snippets to make your projects more engaging. 4. **Projects:** Showcase your projects, including open-source contributions, personal projects, and contributions to communities. Provide a brief description, screenshots, and links to each project. 5. **Contributions:** Highlight your contributions to open-source projects, communities, or events. Mention your role, the impact of your contribution, and any relevant metrics. **Tips and Best Practices:** * Keep your portfolio page concise and focused on your most notable projects and contributions. * Use clear and concise headings, bullet points, and short paragraphs to make your content scannable. * Use images, videos, and code snippets to make your projects more engaging. * Regularly update your portfolio page to reflect new projects, contributions, and achievements. * Use a consistent branding across your portfolio page, GitHub profile, and other online platforms. **Resources:** * [GitHub Pages Documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/github/working-with-github-pages) * [GitHub Pages Templates](https://github.com/pages) * [Tips for Creating a Strong GitHub Profile](https://github.blog/2018-02-06-create-a-strong-github-profile/) **Lab Exercise:** 1. Update your GitHub profile to ensure it accurately reflects your professional identity. 2. Create a portfolio page using GitHub Pages and add at least three projects or contributions. 3. Share a link to your portfolio page on Twitter or LinkedIn and ask for feedback from your peers. **Conclusion:** In this lab, you've learned how to update your GitHub profile and create a portfolio page to effectively showcase your contributions. By following these steps and tips, you'll be able to demonstrate your skills and expertise to others and increase your visibility within the programming community. **What's Next:** In the next topic, we'll review your community involvement journey and explore how to reflect on your growth and contributions. **Leave a comment:** Share your thoughts on creating a portfolio page and any challenges you faced. Ask for help if you need guidance on setting up your GitHub Pages or crafting a strong portfolio. **Note:** This is the last lab topic in this section. Make sure to complete the lab exercise and ask for feedback before proceeding to the next section.