I built a text editor in C using WSL, following a project idea and guidance from a public GitHub project-based learning repository. After finishing it, am I allowed to share the project on LinkedIn? I want to know whether it is appropriate to present it as my own work or whether I need to credit the original repository and describe it as a guided or inspired project.
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A good LinkedIn post could say something like: “I built a text editor in C while following a project-based learning guide. I implemented the code myself and learned about file handling, terminal input, and working in WSL.” Also check the repository’s license before publishing the source code, since the license may specify attribution requirements.
Yes, you can share it, but be transparent about how it was made. Say that you implemented a text editor based on a project idea or guide from the original repository, and include a link or credit if its license or guidelines require it. You should not present the project idea or tutorial as entirely original. Highlight what you personally implemented, such as the C code, features, debugging, and lessons learned. If you made substantial changes beyond the guide, explain those clearly.
That makes sense. I’ll credit the guide and focus on explaining what I personally built and learned instead of claiming the entire idea was original.