Developer Portfolio Grader

A developer portfolio grader is an interactive self-audit that scores your portfolio website across design, project showcase, technical skills, personal branding, contact clarity, mobile responsiveness, and performance - then returns a letter grade (A+ to F) with specific fixes for the weakest categories. Answer 26 questions below for an instant grade.

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Grade your portfolio

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Design & UX

0 / 4
1

Visual hierarchy is clear - a visitor knows where to look first within 2 seconds.

Visual hierarchy is clear - a visitor knows where to look first within 2 seconds.
2

Typography is consistent and readable (one or two fonts, generous line-height).

Typography is consistent and readable (one or two fonts, generous line-height).
3

Whitespace and breathing room feel intentional, not cramped.

Whitespace and breathing room feel intentional, not cramped.
4

The portfolio looks distinct from a free template clone.

The portfolio looks distinct from a free template clone.

Project Showcase

0 / 5
1

You showcase 3-6 projects (not 1, not 20).

You showcase 3-6 projects (not 1, not 20).
2

Each project explains the problem solved and your specific role.

Each project explains the problem solved and your specific role.
3

At least one project has a working live demo link.

At least one project has a working live demo link.
4

Source code (GitHub or similar) is linked for relevant projects.

Source code (GitHub or similar) is linked for relevant projects.
5

At least one project has a deeper case study (decisions, tradeoffs, screenshots).

At least one project has a deeper case study (decisions, tradeoffs, screenshots).

Technical Skills

0 / 3
1

Your skills list is focused and recent (no jQuery in 2026 unless that's your role).

Your skills list is focused and recent (no jQuery in 2026 unless that's your role).
2

Skills are backed by evidence (links to projects, certs, blog posts, or open source).

Skills are backed by evidence (links to projects, certs, blog posts, or open source).
3

Your seniority and target role are obvious within 5 seconds of landing.

Your seniority and target role are obvious within 5 seconds of landing.

About & Branding

0 / 4
1

You have a one-line headline that states a clear value proposition.

You have a one-line headline that states a clear value proposition.
2

There's a professional photo or memorable avatar.

There's a professional photo or memorable avatar.
3

Your About section shows personality - not just a resume bullet list.

Your About section shows personality - not just a resume bullet list.
4

A downloadable resume/CV is one click away.

A downloadable resume/CV is one click away.

Contact & CTA

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1

There's one obvious primary CTA (e.g., 'Hire me', 'Get in touch', 'See my work').

There's one obvious primary CTA (e.g., 'Hire me', 'Get in touch', 'See my work').
2

Multiple ways to reach you are visible (email + LinkedIn + GitHub minimum).

Multiple ways to reach you are visible (email + LinkedIn + GitHub minimum).
3

Your current availability and response time are stated.

Your current availability and response time are stated.

Mobile Responsiveness

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1

On a 375px-wide phone, no horizontal scroll and nothing overflows.

On a 375px-wide phone, no horizontal scroll and nothing overflows.
2

Tap targets (buttons, links) are at least 44x44px on mobile.

Tap targets (buttons, links) are at least 44x44px on mobile.
3

You've personally tested the site on a real phone (not just a simulator).

You've personally tested the site on a real phone (not just a simulator).

Performance & Polish

0 / 4
1

First content paints in under 3 seconds on a typical connection.

First content paints in under 3 seconds on a typical connection.
2

No broken links anywhere on the site (project demos included).

No broken links anywhere on the site (project demos included).
3

Proofread - no typos, lorem ipsum, or 'TODO' content anywhere.

Proofread - no typos, lorem ipsum, or 'TODO' content anywhere.
4

Served over HTTPS on a custom domain (yourname.dev / .com), not a subpath.

Served over HTTPS on a custom domain (yourname.dev / .com), not a subpath.

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Developer portfolio FAQ

Common questions about building, scoring, and improving a developer portfolio.

What makes a good developer portfolio?

A great developer portfolio demonstrates capability through evidence, not claims. The strongest portfolios show 3-6 deeply explained projects with live demos and source code, a clear specialty (not a wall of buzzwords), one obvious call-to-action, working mobile layout, and fast load times. Personality and a real photo or avatar matter more than fancy animations - the reader needs to trust you within 10 seconds.

How long should a developer portfolio be?

A developer portfolio should be a single scrollable page or a small site with 3-5 pages: home, projects, about, contact, and optionally a blog or case studies section. The home page should be readable in under 2 minutes. Anything longer loses recruiters and hiring managers, who typically scan dozens of portfolios per day. Depth lives inside the project case studies, not on the landing page.

Should I include all my projects in my portfolio?

No. Show 3-6 of your strongest projects with deep write-ups, and link out to GitHub for the rest. Curation signals taste; an exhaustive list signals indiscriminate output. Pick projects that match the role you want next - if you want backend roles, lead with backend work, even if your prettiest projects are frontend.

What grade should I aim for on the developer portfolio grader?

Aim for a B (80%+) before sending your portfolio in applications, and an A (90%+) if you're targeting senior or competitive roles. The most common gap among self-graded developers is the Project Showcase category - portfolios that lack live demos, GitHub links, or a real case study. Fix that one category and most portfolios jump a full letter grade.

How often should I update my portfolio?

Refresh your portfolio every 6 months minimum, plus any time you ship a notable project, change roles, or learn a major new technology. The single most damaging signal in a portfolio is a 'last updated 2022' date or a half-finished case study. If you can't update it, at least remove stale claims like 'currently looking' when you're not.

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