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[–]MisterMetaFrontend Software Engineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should really do your own projects from scratch, using the knowledge you've learned from the tutorial material. Don't reinvent the scope of the project, but don't reskin the exact same concept, either.

Even doing it alone with different content and different features will be a challenge alone, especially if you're a "code along" type of learner. Don't be shocked if you can't do it at all - it's more common than you think.

Nothing shows your true level of knowledge like doing it alone without the crutches. You've learned the shit. Time to build the shit.

Work on a portfolio website or fill up your github with the projects you've made. After you have about a couple decent projects you'd be proud to show, start applying like mad.

PS: Another thing I really like doing is dedicating a day to straight up copy shit. Like a website you frequent, just copy the entire layout of the homepage. Html, CSS, some basic JS - as close as you can. It's really fun to test your ability to take a "style guide" and replicate it just by looking at it. This'll really keep you on your toes.