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How to document projects so your Passport sells the work
Africoders Editorial
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A strong project write-up: problem, approach, stack, outcome, and a link people can verify.
Recruiters rarely clone your repo on day one. They scan for clarity: what problem you solved and whether you can explain it.
A simple project template
Problem — who hurt and why it mattered Approach — what you tried and what you discarded Stack — languages, frameworks, infra Outcome — metrics, screenshots, or user impact Links — live demo, repo, design files
Common mistakes
- Screenshots without context
- Feature lists with no user outcome
- Private repos with no demo
- Tutorials pasted as “projects”
Make it scannable
Lead with a one-sentence result. Put the stack in a short list. Keep the narrative under 400 words unless the system is complex.
Closing
If a stranger cannot explain your project after one minute, rewrite the summary.
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