How I made my Github profile stand out !
Tags: github, resume, portfolio, cv
Published: 2022-05-24 07:29:55


![Github](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/e0mnmovxmgusp3z6q8wc.jpg)
GitHub is a code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. It lets you and others work together on projects from anywhere.
For the past decade, Github has been heavily used for open-source collaborations, developer communities and code inspiration.

### Here’s a Sample Github profile
https://Github.com/Developing-Gamer
![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/4zm26eqsxy4sulj90mvo.gif)

# Why you need to build an Exceptional Github Profile ?

There are **three major** reasons to build an exceptional Github profile -:
- It works as a **Resumé**
- It **shows your Knowledge and Skills** to Recruiters
- It helps in **connecting with other Developers**

# Choose a Github profile Readme Generator.

There are several readme generators online like
https://rahuldkjain.github.io/gh-profile-readme-generator/
https://share.streamlit.io/rahulbanerjee26/githubaboutmegenerator/main/__init__.py
but personally i prefer **https://gprm.itsvg.in** because README file generated using it is way more attractive than others i mentioned.

# 1. Enter your Github Username.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/af3u3jcefy7ithslwbrv.png)

# 2. Fill up your About section.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/tk6qdj0ekqwajyqvlylt.png)

# 3. Select from 43 different Themes and customise your Github stats.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9x13cvw9rodsfxthciml.png)

# 4. Add Usernames for your Socials.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/2rglw9bx50dvryp6bwgc.png)

# 5. Select Skills and Technologies you use often.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3bhzd0anai4yuov9ltf9.png)

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5ctoyfmgrpdlqk5od77a.png)

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/g9zwke2z339qulqyvqsm.png)

# 6. Add Usernames for Donations.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/oqcq9u1n6dq7wrs5o0sw.png)

I don’t take any donations so i am gonna leave it empty but i suggest you to **Donate to Vishwa Gaurav**, the creator of this awesome website.

# 7. Add Additional details to make your profile more Attractive.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ap9ulpsgm468kdkczasu.png)

- **Add Github Trophies**, i didn’t add them because mine aren’t very pleasing to view 🥲
- **Add Visitor Count**
- **Add Random Dev Quotes** and **Random Memes**, This can potentially show that you are a hilarious person to be around and work with.

# 8. Now go ahead and Copy Code.

# 9. Create new Github Repository.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3x3nb56wi8haxte4fpx3.png)

- **Name this repository same as your Github username**
- Make sure to **keep it public** and don’t forget to **click on checkbox for “Add a README file”**

# 10. Click on Edit README.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/k7aqcbhnjea8gznwgxy1.png)

# 11. Edit, Customise & Preview your README.md.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1l2lx2jug0ain84wiovx.png)

# 12. Commit changes with a commit message.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gpg5327yelsru652454e.png)

> Congratulations!! 🎉🎉
> Now you have your very own Exceptional Github Profile
> I Hope You Enjoyed the Process 😄

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