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/usernameProfile 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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