Can I ask a General question?

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I was thinking of how I could show my progress when I am, like, applying for jobs. So I was literally screen recording to what I was doing,
but it took a long time and the size was always to big to upload.
To my point though. Is there a platform or a site out there that I can create some sort of portfolio to start stacking and saving my work?
I have heard of GitHub and I wanted to ask this before I pay for anything. I really am appreciative of your time and I know there are reviews, but I value what this community has to say.
Thank you

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github is a way to showcase your code, and your progress through time, and it’s free

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Thank you, is GitHub like the best one out there for beginers? Like compared to GitLab or Codepen.

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You can upload your code to a GitHub repository as @ILM mentioned, and you can also consider using GitHub Desktop to make it easier to upload code. Additionally, you can utilize GitHub Pages to create a free portfolio that’s simple to share with others. Refer to this link for guidance on building a portfolio using GitHub Pages: How to Build a Portfolio Website and Host It on GitHub Pages.

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GitHub is probably the best option for beginners, so good idea to try GitHub first, then explore GitLab later. CodePen is great for small projects and sharing them with others. A good approach could be to create a portfolio using GitHub Pages and include links to your CodePen projects, so people can easily try them out.

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GitLab is a comparable competitor. CodePen is not, it doesn’t have a version control system

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Honestly, anything that you’re producing as a beginner, isn’t worth going to a lot of trouble to showcase.

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I’d say the same of all the others here, but I was too late. :sweat_smile:
One thing I could add is that, if you use VS Code to work on your projects (or when you do), you can sync your GitHub account, so you can send all your work directly from it. And it’ll always remember you to do that, which is a good way to keep your job backed up.

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hi maribaroni, I have been also doing programming for many years but sometimes giving it up altogether. I know in my heart that I can work on a project but I lose motivation too quickly.