Full, real, completed, published projects and apps are more valuable than tech articles as they could be generated with chatchpt. As I once posted on social media – you are what you post to production.
Practical Experience
Working on and completing a project requires a deep understanding of the tools and technologies used, as well as problem-solving skills. It demonstrates the ability to take a project from conception through to deployment.
Portfolio Building
Published projects serve as tangible proof of your skills and capabilities. They can be showcased in a portfolio to potential employers or clients, making you stand out in job applications or freelance opportunities.
Real-World Challenges
Projects often present real-world challenges that go beyond theoretical knowledge. Dealing with these challenges helps develop resilience, troubleshooting skills, and a deeper understanding of the technology stack.
Feedback and Iteration
Once a project is published, it can receive feedback from users or peers. This feedback is invaluable for improving the project and for personal growth.
Comprehensive Learning
Completing a project involves multiple stages such as planning, designing, coding, testing, and deployment. This provides a comprehensive learning experience that articles or tutorials alone cannot offer.
Credibility and Trust
Published projects demonstrate a level of commitment and expertise that builds credibility and trust with your audience, whether they are employers, peers, or users.
Impact and Contribution
Real projects can solve real problems, provide utility to others, and contribute to the community. This impact is often more significant than the theoretical knowledge shared in articles.
For example – with the project https://kakvoiadesh.com/app/ – I’ve tested, several software development tools and frameworks.
Adaptability
Working on projects often requires adapting to new tools, frameworks, and methodologies. This adaptability is a highly valuable skill in the fast-evolving tech industry.
While tech articles are valuable for learning concepts, staying updated with trends, and understanding the theoretical underpinnings of technology, combining this knowledge with practical, hands-on experience through completed projects is what truly enhances one’s expertise and employability. This is why I try to focus on build projects for:
- Flutter https://programtom.com/dev/product-category/technologies/flutter-apps/?orderby=date
- Java Backend – with Spring Boot or Quarkus Web Apps https://programtom.com/dev/product-category/technologies/spring-boot-framework/?orderby=date
- or Tools https://programtom.com/dev/product-category/utils/?orderby=date