If you’re trying to land your first tech job or freelance client in 2025, your portfolio is your ticket in. But here’s the truth: you don’t need 20 projects you need 3–5 strong ones that prove you can do the job.

Show real-world problems solved — Not just cloned tutorials.

Explain your process — Recruiters want to see how you think, not just what you built.

Make it simple to navigate — Messy portfolios get closed in seconds.

Update your portfolio regularly. A fresh project from last week looks much better than one from last year.