Personal Branding for Developers
"Code speaks for itself." FALSE. In a crowded market, visibility is the difference between a job application and a job offer.
The "Proof of Work" Portfolio
Don't just list technologies ("I know React"). Show what you built.
"I built a dashboard."
"I reduced API latency by 40% for a dashboard handling 10k daily users."
It shows you solve business problems, not just write syntax.
Learn in Public
Share The Process
"How I finally understood Redux Middleware" helps others who are stuck. It shows curiosity, humility, and communication skills. Twitter, Dev.to, or your own blog are valid assets.
Networking is Just "Making Friends"
Forget "networking." Just be helpful. Join Discord communities or Reddit threads. Answer questions. If you are consistently helpful, people will remember you. When their company is hiring, you aren't a stranger; you're "that helpful dev from the React forum."