GIT-02ContentLow · 3Tier 3

GIT-02 — Missing profile README

Short answer

GIT-02 checks for a README in the username/username repository. The profile README is the first page a hiring manager lands on; without it, visitors cannot tell which of your repos matters.

GIT-02

GIT-02: FAILNo profile README

github.com/username

Profile repo✕ missing

Pinned repos2

Recommended4 – 6

Impact

3 pts

Penalty

GitHub subset · low

What it checks

Existence of the username/username repository
A README.md inside it
Links to featured projects in the content

Why it matters

Without a profile README a visitor cannot tell which repository matters among dozens, and leaves.

How to fix it

Create a repository named github.com/{username}/{username} with a README.md covering who you are, your focus areas, three featured project links and contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in a profile README?

Who you are, your focus areas, three featured project links, and how to reach you.

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