IndieDevs 2.0 is out - The new indie developer community
🚀 IndieDevs Major Update: 9 Game-Changing Features for Developer Profiles
Hey Product Hunt community! 👋
We're excited to share our biggest update yet for IndieDevs - the platform that helps indie developers showcase their work and connect with opportunities. This September update brings 9 powerful new features that will transform how developers present themselves professionally.
🎯 What's New in IndieDevs
1. 🛠️ Enhanced Skills Management
Better organize and showcase your technical skills
- Choose from 40+ technical skills including TypeScript, React, Python, Node.js, and more
- Improved categorization and visual representation with skill icons and colors
- Better organized skills with enhanced visual hierarchy for easier management
- Skills help you get discovered by employers and collaborators in our find-developers section
2. 📱 Enhanced Feed Experience
Discover amazing projects and connect with talented developers
- Completely redesigned feed interface
- Improved project discovery capabilities
- Enhanced search functionality for finding the right opportunities
3. 📄 CV Integration & Management
Seamlessly integrate your CV with your profile
- Upload and manage your resume directly on your IndieDevs profile
- Easy-to-use CV management tools
- Your resume becomes part of your complete professional profile
4. 📧 Email Integration & Communication
Connect with potential collaborators and employers
- Integrated email features for effortless networking
- Streamlined communication tools
- Connect with the right people at the right time
5. 💻 Repository Showcase
Highlight your best work with enhanced repository integration
- Showcase your projects and contributions in a more engaging way
- Better visual presentation of your repositories
- Easier navigation through your work
6. 🎨 Background Customization (Coming Soon!)
Personalize your profile with custom background themes
- Choose from a variety of beautiful gradients and patterns
- Make your profile stand out with custom backgrounds
- Multiple patterns & colors to showcase your personality
7. 🏆 Golden Badge System
Exclusive badges for early bird supporters
- Special Golden Badge for early adopters and supporters
- Enhanced profile visibility with premium badge display
- Recognition for community champions and early supporters
8. 🎯 Better UI/UX & Analytics
Improved user experience with detailed insights
- Redesigned interface for better usability and navigation
- Comprehensive analytics to track profile performance
- Enhanced user experience across all platform features
9. 🔍 Smart Developer Discovery
Find the perfect developers for your projects
- Advanced search and filtering by skills, experience level, and location
- Browse developers by tech stacks (MERN, MEAN, T3, LAMP)
- Connect directly with developers who match your project needs
- Skills-based matching system for better collaboration opportunities
🌟 Why This Matters
IndieDevs is all about helping developers:
- Showcase their work in the most professional way possible
- Connect with opportunities - whether that's jobs, collaborations, or clients
- Build their personal brand in the developer community
- Stand out from the crowd with unique, personalized profiles
- Get discovered by employers and collaborators through our skills-based matching system
🎯 Perfect For
- Freelance developers looking to attract clients
- Job seekers wanting to showcase their skills
- Open source contributors building their reputation
- Indie developers seeking collaborators and opportunities
- Startups and companies looking to find talented developers
- Anyone wanting to build a strong professional presence online
🔗 Try It Out
Ready to see these features in action? Check out IndieDevs and create your professional developer profile today!
What do you think about these updates? We'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions for what we should build next!
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Have questions about any of these features? Drop them in the comments below! We're here to help make your developer journey even better. 🚀
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