tools-only Personal Project README Template
Use this template for side projects, portfolio pieces, and experiments. Balance between documenting for future-you and showcasing for others.
[Project Name]
[One-line description]
[Screenshot or demo GIF if visual]
What This Does
[2-3 sentences explaining what it does and why you built it. Be specific about the problem it solves for you.]
Demo
[Link to live demo, video, or screenshots]
Tech Stack
- [Category]: [Technology] - [brief why you chose it]
- [Category]: [Technology]
Getting Started
[Clone and run commands]
How It Works
[Brief explanation of the interesting parts - architecture, algorithms, or techniques worth noting. This is useful for portfolio viewers and future-you.]
What I Learned
[Key takeaways from building this. Good for portfolios and personal reference.]
- [Learning 1]
- [Learning 2]
Future Ideas
- [Thing you might add]
- [Improvement you're considering]
License
[License if you want one, or just "Personal project" if not sharing]