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I think a good way to end the debate on Github profiles is this: Github profiles are advertisement for programmers. Advertising requires resources - time, mon
by vezycash 8y ago
I think a good way to end the debate on Github profiles is this:
Github profiles are advertisement for programmers.
Advertising requires resources - time, money, creativity and commitment and not every business is ready to pay to price. Sometimes advertising pays off, some times it doesn't.
No police arrests a business owner for not advertising. Same with github profiles. Decide to have one, contribute a little, much or nothing at all. It's a matter of preference.
- amelius 8y agoDesigners have portfolios. Would you do them away as "advertisements" as well? They are much more than that, e.g. they show the skills of the designer.
- reitanqild 8y agoIf I read correctly the idea is not to do away with repos but rather not using that as the single signal. Just like you shouldn't exclude any companies just because they don't advertise.
- onion2k 8y agoA lot of designers don't have portfolios.
- rueynshard 8y agoThe key difference is that designers are free to show the work they've done in their current jobs or internships. Programmers usually aren't at liberty to do the same.