Why Your README Is Your Best Portfolio Piece
A well-crafted GitHub README is the first thing recruiters, collaborators, and users see. These blocks are battle-tested patterns used by thousands of developers.
Profile README
Create a special repo named username/username on GitHub. Any README.md inside it displays on your profile page — your developer homepage.
GitHub Stats & Badges
Shields.io and github-readme-stats generate SVG images from your GitHub data. They update automatically — just drop the image markdown in your README.
Project READMEs
Every project repo should have a README covering: what it does, how to install it, usage examples, contributing guide, and license. Reduces issues by 40%+.
Markdown Tips
GitHub renders standard markdown plus HTML tags like <div align="center">. Use <br> for spacing and <img> for fine-grained image control.