I'm aiming to build some JavaScript projects for my portfolio, but I really want to avoid getting caught up in the design aspects like CSS and HTML. I'm wondering if there are any websites that offer templates with certain features left unfinished, so I can just focus on making them functional. Does anyone know of places where I can find these kinds of projects?
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You might consider creating something like a library, a linter rule, or even a webpack plugin. There are tons of projects out there that could use some contributions, including open source ones. You could even wrap a C++ binary to improve functionality in JavaScript! Just make sure it’s something that aligns with your interests.
Starting a GitHub repo for each project is a great idea. This way, you can showcase your work to potential employers. Use GitHub for version control and consider keeping some projects private to display only the ones you want on your portfolio site. This way, you can highlight your coding skills without worrying about design.
While I haven't come across a specific site offering unfinished templates, I suggest using UI libraries as building blocks. Maybe check out some designs on Behance for inspiration and try to replicate them using those components.
That's a good point! It can really help to find designs you like and then focus on implementing them with a UI library.