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Portfolio Projects

Portfolio projects overview

How portfolio projects work, what you build, and how they connect to GitHub.

Last updated 2026-07-18

Portfolio projects are the capstones of each career path. They are larger builds that produce real, shareable work.

What makes them different

Unlike small exercises, portfolio projects are end-to-end. You will:

  1. Read the requirements and acceptance criteria.
  2. Plan your solution in writing or pseudo-code.
  3. Build the project in the editor.
  4. Pass automated tests and milestones.
  5. Push the final code to GitHub.

Connecting GitHub

In your Portfolio page, add your GitHub username. NextDeveloper generates a ready-to-push repo link for each completed project.

Who can access them

Portfolio projects are available on the Pro and Teams plans. They are unlocked as you progress through the path.

Why they matter

Employers care more about what you have built than what you have watched. A GitHub portfolio with passing tests is strong evidence of your skills.

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  • What makes them different
  • Connecting GitHub
  • Who can access them
  • Why they matter