There’s been some talk recetly about GitHub contributions, how ticking off those green boxes is just for show, and it doesn’t reflect actual learning. I get where they’re coming from, but I see it differently. Keeping a healthy contribution streak has helped me in ways I didn’t expect.
When I first started learning to code seriously, I made a decision: every day, I’d commit something and get that green box ticked. At first, it felt like a challenge. Just a way to stay accountable. But here’s what surprised me: even on days when I wasn’t feeling it, that simple goal pushed me to open VS Code, and before I knew it, I was learning. The more I committed, the more I realized that I was slowly building a routine, and with coding, that routine is key.
Sure, some people might use their GitHub streak to impress recruiters, but for me, it became a personal tracker. It’s not about showing off but creating a habit. And one thing about coding is that the more you practice, the better you get. GitHub, in this way, becomes a tool not just for visibility but for growth.
In my experience, it's not about committing huge projects every day. Sometimes, it’s small refactoring code, fixing a bug, or even just writing tests. But all those tiny bits add up. Over time, those green squares on GitHub start to reflect something bigger: consistency, dedication, and progress.
So yeah, maybe the green boxes don't guarantee you’ll be a coding genius overnight. But if it motivates you to practice, learn, and improve, then who cares? If those green boxes get me to open my IDE and sharpen my skills, then I’m all in.
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