I'm working on a few projects to build my portfolio, including a finance tracker, a todo list app with cloud sync, a DFS visualizer, and a pathfinding visualizer. I'm trying to figure out if these projects will be impressive enough for my resume, especially since I'm aiming to land my first internship. Are any of these ideas too basic? If so, could you suggest some better project ideas?
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You might want to focus on projects that solve real-world problems instead of just building something to show off. If someone can easily find a tutorial online for what you're creating, it may not demonstrate your skills effectively. Think about projects that can actually help users, even if they're small.
For a todo list app, it really depends on how unique your approach is. If it just resembles what's already out there, it might not stand out to employers. Try to add a feature that makes it different or useful in a way other apps aren't. Also, how did you come up with your project ideas? That could show your creativity!
Honestly, a basic todo app could work if you add something like offline capabilities or a unique organizational feature. I built a todo app using local storage in under a week, and while it was simple, it was still a great learning experience.
That makes sense! Any suggestions for projects that would fulfill a real need?