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Developer launches GitCard, a visual project portfolio tool for GitHub users

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A developer has publicly launched GitCard, a side project designed to give developers a more visual way to showcase their work beyond traditional resumes or GitHub profiles. The platform allows users to connect their GitHub account and build a shareable profile featuring project screenshots, descriptions, and technology stacks. Drawing inspiration from design portfolio platforms like Behance, the creator wanted a similar experience tailored to software developers. GitCard also experiments with a physical wallet-sized card carrying a QR code that links to a user's profile, intended for use at events like hackathons or career fairs. The project is live at gitcard.io, and the developer is actively seeking user feedback to guide future development.

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