>There are plenty of great open source projects which never got off the ground in terms of popularity Popularity isn't the real issue - it's, "What can you do?

>There are plenty of great open source projects which never got off the ground in terms of popularity Popularity isn't the real issue - it's, "What can you do?" or, "Show me what you've done." When interviewers say, "Tell me about yourself," from my own experience, they mean - what can you do? Not hobbies. Photographers and designers create portfolio websites to get clients (instragram too). Github or OSS provides the same for programmers. Doctors and other professionals do the same by placing their certificates, awards, certifications on walls for their clients to see. And gain trust. In summary, the open source project does not have to be popular. It just simply a proof of ability.