Comment by paulwilsonn

Totally fair concern. Sharing code publicly can feel risky, but it’s also one of the best ways to learn and build credibility. If plagiarism worries you, start by open-sourcing smaller or older projects, or parts of a larger one that aren’t critical.

People rarely gain much from just copying code; what stands out is your process, documentation, and improvement over time. Eventually, the benefits of visibility usually outweigh the risks.