Resume Projects For Software Engineers

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This video examines whether pet projects are truly beneficial for developers' careers, revealing that their value depends heavily on experience level and target company type. While junior developers can use pet projects to bridge credibility gaps, senior developers may find them irrelevant or even counterproductive depending on whether they're targeting startups or big tech companies.

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Timecodes
0:00 - Introduction
2:44 - The credibility gap challenge
4:20 - What makes a good pet project
5:39 - What makes a bad pet project
7:01 - AI-generated look
9:21 - Skills beyond coding
10:33 - Senior developers
14:40 - Finding good project ideas
16:24 - Alternatives to pet projects
17:11 - Keeping projects hobby-sized
18:33 - Summary
19:33 - 6 project ideas
23:55 - Conclusion