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How to *Really* Build a Portfolio. Solution First, Problem SecondMost advice tells you to find a problem first. Here's why starting with your solution - and finishing something imperfect - works better.5 min read·bitsbetween.comSep 8
How to *Really* Build a Portfolio. The Questions Nobody AsksMost portfolio advice tells you what to build. Here's the question that comes first: what are you actually trying to prove, and to whom?6 min read·bitsbetween.comAug 25
