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What is this?
GitHub Résumé is a service that builds a résumé from your GitHub repositories and activity, giving anyone (like a hiring manager) a quick snapshot of your coding history.
Is this a hosted web service or something I run myself?
It is primarily a hosted web app at the project's home page, but it's also a small Rack app you can run locally in development mode.
How do I get my résumé generated?
Star this repository on GitHub, then go to the project's home page and follow the on-site instructions to view your résumé.
What do I need to run it locally?
You need Ruby and the rack gem installed, then start it with 'rackup config.ru'.
Do I need to do anything special before my résumé shows up?
Yes, the service is opt-in by design, so nothing is generated or shown for you until you star the repo.
Who is this actually built for?
Hiring managers and tech leads who want a fast read on a candidate's git/GitHub activity before an interview, as well as developers who want to show off that activity.
What does the résumé actually display?
It summarizes your public GitHub repositories and activity into a single-page snapshot meant to be glanced at quickly, similar to a traditional résumé but based on your git history instead of a CV you write yourself.
Why does it require starring the repo first?
Starring acts as the opt-in switch: it gives users explicit control over whether their generated résumé becomes publicly visible rather than exposing everyone's activity by default.
What are similar projects?
Resume-Matcher, markdown-badges, best-resume-ever, ASu-resume-skills, 90DaysOfCyberSecurity, fe-interview, tech-interview-handbook, junior-recruit-scheduler
Which topics is it in?
portfolio, resume-builder, profile-readme, resume, website, job-search, ruby, interview-preparation, career, github, git, web-app