The best portfolio projects for computer science internships you can ship this week

You’ve got data structures down, but your portfolio is a graveyard of class repos and half-finished side projects. Shipping a full app takes too long. You spend nights wiring navigation, auth, and state before you even touch the actual idea.

That time sink kills momentum. Recruiters want something they can tap on a phone, not a README promising what you’ll build later. No-code tools look fast until you hit their limits. Coding from scratch looks pure until week three when you still don’t have a demo.

Here’s the practical fix. With VibeCode, you describe the app in plain English and it generates a full React Native project with structure, navigation, state boilerplate, and UI. You plan the flows, switch to build, test instantly on your phone, and share an App Clip link for free. You get the credibility of real apps without the setup slog.

The best portfolio projects for computer science internships you can ship fast

Pick one simple idea, keep the scope tight, and focus on polish. These signal product sense and mobile UX without months of work.

Habit tracker

• Core: daily check-ins, streak counter, simple stats.
• Nice-to-have: reminders, tags, lightweight charts.

Task manager

• Core: tasks with due dates, priorities, and tags.
• Nice-to-have: swipe gestures, subtasks, simple Kanban.

Social event planner

• Core: create events, RSVP, categories, and a map view.
• Nice-to-have: reminders, shareable links, basic comments.

Tip: start small. A clean, tappable V1 with a live link beats a sprawling backlog.

How to build and publish your portfolio apps with VibeCode

Plan fast in Plan Mode

• Open Plan Mode and type your idea in plain English. Example: “habit tracker with streaks, reminders, stats.”
• The AI gives feedback on missing flows like onboarding, settings, data model, and navigation.

• Accept what you want. VibeCode generates the final build prompt that captures screens, components, and state.

Generate and test in Build Mode

• Switch to Build Mode and generate the app. You’ll get a scaffolded React Native project with navigation and state boilerplate wired up.
• Test instantly on your phone with the mobile-first flow. Tap through, jot notes, iterate in minutes.

Share now, upgrade for extra credibility

• On free: share the App Clip link on X or with friends and family. Put it at the top of your resume and LinkedIn.

- Want Appstore links on your application? Upgrade to Pro and publish following our guided process:

• App Setup: add app name and logo.
• Build Config: connect Expo token, Apple ID, and 2FA.
• Building: kick off the build and wait for completion.
• Complete: submit and publish it to the App Store.

- Why it matters:

• Speed: idea to testable app in days, not weeks.
• Signal: real apps beat screenshots and theory.
• Control: you’re not boxed in by no-code limits.

What to include in your portfolio entry

• Problem statement in one sentence.
• 3 to 5 bullet features you shipped.
• Screenshots and a 60 second tap-through video.
• The App Clip link, and if upgraded, the App Store link.
• A short note on tradeoffs and what you’d add next.

Bottom line: a portfolio with real, tappable apps stands out in internship filters and recruiter screens. VibeCode removes the friction so you spend your time on product, not boilerplate.

Ready to ship your first app this week? Open VibeCode, pick one idea above, write it in Plan Mode, accept the AI’s feedback, generate in Build Mode, test on your phone, and share your App Clip today.