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Portfolio Project

Describe a portfolio or side-project idea and Seba scores it on six weighted dimensions for your target role — then returns a clear BUILD / SKIP / PIVOT verdict, an 80/20 plan, and an interview pack to talk about it. Billed per run.

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BUILD / SKIP / PIVOT6 dimensions80/20 planInterview pack
Is this project worth building for my portfolio? [idea]9:41
Scored it against your target role:
Strong signal and demo-ability, weak uniqueness
Verdict: PIVOT to a higher-impact variant
2-week 80/20 plan with the core metric first
project_verdict.md
Scorecard · verdict · 80/20 plan
Portfolio Project skill · 20 credits
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A verdict on the idea before you spend weeks building

Scored, not vibes

Seba rates six weighted dimensions 1-5 against your target role, so the verdict rests on a clear rubric instead of a gut call.

A clear BUILD / SKIP / PIVOT

You get a decision, not a maybe — BUILD with milestones, SKIP with what to do instead, or PIVOT to a higher-impact variant.

An 80/20 plan

For an approved idea, Seba lays out week 1 to MVP with the core metric and week 2 to polish plus the interview pack.

Built for interviews

An approved project comes with a one-pager, a demo plan and a short postmortem — so it lands when you talk about it. Billed per run.

How the project is scored

Six weighted dimensions plus the plan and pack behind the verdict.

  • Signal for target roles (25%) — does it demonstrate a real JD skill
  • Uniqueness (20%) — has it been done to death or is it fresh
  • Demo-ability (20%) — a live demo in two minutes vs code-only
  • Metrics potential (15%) — clear latency, cost or accuracy numbers
  • Time to MVP (10%) — one week vs three-plus months
  • Story potential (10%) — rich trade-offs vs implementation only
  • Interview pack — one-pager, demo or live URL, short postmortem
  • 80/20 plan — week 1 to MVP with the metric, week 2 to polish
  • Verdict — BUILD, SKIP, or PIVOT to a higher-impact variant

From an idea to a verdict in three steps

01

Open Seba in Telegram

One tap into @meetseba_bot. No install, no signup forms.

02

Describe the idea

Share the project idea and your target role — Seba pulls the role from your profile if it’s saved.

03

Get the verdict

Seba scores all six dimensions, returns a BUILD / SKIP / PIVOT verdict, an 80/20 plan and an interview pack for an approved idea.

When to evaluate a project idea

Decide before you sink weeks into building.

  • +You have a side-project idea and aren’t sure it’s worth it
  • +You want a project that signals for your target role
  • +You’re choosing between two or three ideas
  • +You want a demo-able project, not just code
  • +You need a project you can talk about in interviews
  • +You want a tight 80/20 plan to ship in two weeks

Frequently asked questions

What does the evaluation return?+

A scorecard across six weighted dimensions, a BUILD / SKIP / PIVOT verdict, an 80/20 build plan and — for an approved idea — an interview pack with a one-pager, demo plan and postmortem.

What are the six dimensions?+

Signal for target roles, uniqueness, demo-ability, metrics potential, time to MVP and story potential — each scored 1-5 and weighted, with signal weighted highest.

Does Seba build the project for me?+

No. Seba evaluates the idea and returns the verdict, plan and pack as a deliverable in the chat. Building the project is up to you — Seba gives you the plan to do it.

Does it use my target role?+

Yes — it scores signal against your target role, pulled from your saved profile or asked for up front, so the verdict fits your actual job search.

What if my idea isn’t great?+

Seba says so honestly — a SKIP comes with what to do instead, and a PIVOT proposes a higher-impact variant rather than leaving you stuck.

How much does it cost?+

Credits are billed per run and Seba shows the cost before it starts. Start free with welcome credits; credits never expire.

Decide on your project in a single message

Describe the idea and Seba returns a scored verdict, an 80/20 plan and an interview pack.

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