What types of things should an entry-level developers have in his/her GitHub?

1. Contributions to other users' projects - A contribution will show up on a GitHub public profile if it meets a list of criteria established by GitHub and depending on the user's privacy settings. In addition to showing technical chops, these contributions may also demonstrate a commitment to open source which will be valued by others sharing that commitment. For most at the junior and intermediate level, contributions make up a tiny fraction (if any) of their GitHub activity.

2. Scripts, utilities, plug-ins-When it comes to repos, size doesn't matter. A useful automation script, scraper, or productivity tool will catch the eye of a select type of engineer, and luckily these are the ones you want to impress. This genre of project is indicative of a hacker mentality for these projects is substantial.

3. Stereotypical programming exercises-FizzBuzz, Conway's Game of Life, and all those other exercises junior programmers may be asked about during the hiring process. The solutions won't be unique, but it will strengthen your knowledge of basic algorithms.

4. A portfolio of code- genera access to publishing on mobile app markets, and the popularity of repository sites to contribute to a new programmer the ability to show a portfolio of code to employers.

5. Website-This is the most common project. Even if web development isn't your thing, there are plenty of templates and tools to make it rather painless. Websites may not be the best bet for showing off skills, depending on where your interests lie.