Ask HN: How big does my portfolio have to be to get a job?

[dragomalfo]

Currently I am applying for a job, I am curious as to how big my portfolio have to be to get a programming job. I am hoping to get a job as a front end developer. In my portfolio I have two games, one canvas application and a website. The website is a text editor. You create an account, then you can edit and create text document, and view them. My question is, are these good enough to get use as my portfolio and will they get me a job?

[latch]

Quality is more important than quantity.

Since you didn't provide links, all I can do is say that I'll always look at any provided samples/source.

[Bahamut → latch]

This. When I review resumes and see a portfolio, I check out the quality of code. One high quality piece speaks volumes in a positive manner, whereas lots of negatives speak volumes in the bad way.

[robgibbons]

You don't need one. I don't use portfolios, because they are visual mediums. My work is programming. I don't want people judging the quality of my work based on the quality of the designer's work.

Upload your projects to Github, brush up on your interview questions, and keep interviewing. You will get a job.

[edoceo]

I like to see Dribbble or Behance for "front end" work. But I'll expect to also see HTML/CSS in Github (or similar). I need a small amount of Canvas work, likely with fabric.js. its a short but paid gig for a real SaaS app.

[Avalaxy]

0. You dont need a portfolio to get a programming job, there are plenty of jobs.

But you're completely neglecting to mention your work experience and education, so I'm assuming you had a formal CS education.