62. Job skills matrix
Job skills matrix is a business workflow app that helps users track records, update statuses, and make decisions from organized data.
Why employers care
This targets employers who need developers who understand forms, validation, database records, user workflows, reporting, and maintainable C# code.
Main build outline
- Create the main Job skills matrix records with list, detail, add, edit, and status views.
- Design SQL Server tables with lookup tables, created dates, updated dates, and sample business data.
- Build C# services for validation, search, filtering, and workflow rules.
- Deploy to SmarterASP or Azure App Service with a hosted SQL Server database.
Modern .NET stack
- Frontend: Blazor Server or ASP.NET Core MVC/Razor Pages.
- Backend: C# services, validation, dependency injection, and clean folders.
- Database: SQL Server locally, then SmarterASP SQL Server or Azure SQL.
- Hosting: SmarterASP for simple portfolio hosting, or Azure/AWS for cloud practice.
- Stretch: GitHub Actions, Docker, dashboards, and small AI helper features.
Portfolio proof
- README with problem, screenshots, tech stack, and setup notes.
- GitHub commits that show steady feature development.
- Sample data that looks like a real business workflow.
- No secrets in source control.