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Creating a Tester Portfolio on GitHub

As a tester, it's important to have a professional online presence that showcases your skills and experience. Great way to do this is by creating a tester portfolio on GitHub.

GitHub is a popular platform for developers, but it's also a great place for testers to showcase their work. By creating a portfolio on GitHub, you can share your test cases, test scripts, and other testing-related projects with potential employers.

Here are some steps to help you create a tester portfolio on GitHub:

👉 Sign up for a GitHub account: If you don't already have a GitHub account, sign up for one. It's free to create an account and you can use it to host your portfolio.

• Create a new repository: Once you have an account, create a new repository for your portfolio. This will be the main location for all of your testing-related projects.

💁 Organize your portfolio: Decide how you want to organize your portfolio. You can create different folders for different types of projects, such as manual testing and automation testing, you can create separate repositories for each project or create readme.md file like in the example shown below

There are several online free markdown editors that you can use, some popular options include:

StackEdit: https://stackedit.io/
Dillinger: https://dillinger.io/
JBT Markdown Editor: https://jbt.github.io/markdown-editor/
SimpleMDE: https://simplemde.com/
Markdown Editor.md: https://jbt.github.io/markdown-editor/

These are just a few examples, and there are many other options available as well.

👉 Add your projects: Add your test cases, test scripts, informations about courses, certifications and other testing-related projects to your portfolio. Make sure to include detailed descriptions and instructions on how to run the tests.

🚀 Share your portfolio: Share your portfolio with others by sharing the link to your GitHub repository. You can also include the link in your resume or on your LinkedIn profile.

• Keep your portfolio up-to-date: And the hardest thing for me. Keeping your portfolio up-to-date by adding new projects and informations. You should also periodically review and update your existing projects to ensure they are accurate and relevant.

In summary, creating a tester portfolio on GitHub is a great way to showcase your skills and experience as a tester. By following the steps above, you can create a professional online presence that will help you stand out to potential employers. Keep it organized and updated, share it with others to make it more visible.

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