Pet Projects That Got You Hired (C++ Edition) [closed]

World, everyone! I am a novice C++ developer with little commercial experience. I'm actively looking for a job right now, but at the same time I want to not just "do something", but upgrade my skills and make projects that really stand out in my portfolio. My 3 projects that I have on GitHub come first: Messenger on sockets from UI to SFML Proprietary STL implementation (Containers, smart pointers, multiple algorithms) Implementation of the IP/UDP network stack on raw sockets I'm wondering which pet projects turned out to be the most valuable to you.: What did you write at home, but then it turned out to be a trump card at the interview? What ideas have brought you experience with new knowledge and skills? I will be glad for any advice and inspiration!

Apr 16, 2025 - 23:43
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Pet Projects That Got You Hired (C++ Edition) [closed]

World, everyone!

I am a novice C++ developer with little commercial experience. I'm actively looking for a job right now, but at the same time I want to not just "do something", but upgrade my skills and make projects that really stand out in my portfolio.

My 3 projects that I have on GitHub come first:

Messenger on sockets from UI to SFML

Proprietary STL implementation (Containers, smart pointers, multiple algorithms)

Implementation of the IP/UDP network stack on raw sockets

I'm wondering which pet projects turned out to be the most valuable to you.:

What did you write at home, but then it turned out to be a trump card at the interview?

What ideas have brought you experience with new knowledge and skills?

I will be glad for any advice and inspiration!