January 2, 2026
How to write a portfolio README that helps interviews
The README sections that make a project easier for recruiters and technical interviewers to evaluate.
Explain the problem
Open with what the project does, who it helps, and what technical challenge it proves.
Show the architecture
Include the main services, data stores, third-party APIs, and deployment shape. Keep it concrete and tied to the code.
Name tradeoffs
Briefly explain the decisions you made, the constraints you accepted, and what you would improve next.