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Modern web and DevOps stack

Influencer Marketing SaaS
Show familiarity with Git, collaborative development, cloud platforms, modern frontend frameworks, REST APIs, Docker, CI/CD, automated testing, and personal projects.

What this bullet means

The employer is listing a modern engineering toolbox. You do not need every bonus item, but a portfolio project can show credible exposure to several of them.

Sample app idea

Creator Campaign API Demo with Git branches, REST endpoints, automated tests, optional Docker setup, and a simple CI build workflow.

Main build outline

  1. Create REST-style endpoints or service methods for campaigns, creators, and metrics.
  2. Use Git branches and pull-request-style notes for one feature.
  3. Add automated tests for one service and one query or repository method.
  4. Add an optional Dockerfile or deployment notes for cloud hosting.
  5. Add a GitHub Actions workflow as an optional build check.

Portfolio proof

  • GitHub repo with clear commits and branch or pull-request notes.
  • Automated test or CI screenshot.
  • Optional Docker or cloud deployment documentation.

Minimal documentation

  • README with the business problem, screenshots, setup notes, and technology stack.
  • One requirements note that maps the job bullet to the sample feature.
  • One test plan note with happy path, validation, and edge case checks.
  • One honest portfolio note that says this is self-directed practice, not employer work.

Modern .NET stack

  • Blazor Server or ASP.NET Core Razor Pages.
  • C# services with validation and dependency injection.
  • SQL Server locally, then SmarterASP SQL Server or Azure SQL.
  • Optional Azure App Service, GitHub Actions, Docker, and AI helper feature.
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