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This article will guide you through the "Active Challenges" section in devActivity, a powerful tool for motivating and rewarding your team's contributions.

Overview

The Active Challenges section provides a clear view of all active challenges within your workspace. It helps you track your progress, earn additional XP, and unlock achievements.

Core Features and Functionalities

  1. Challenge List: The main section displays a list of all active challenges, categorized by type:

    • All: Shows all active challenges, regardless of type.

    • Custom: Displays challenges created specifically for your workspace.

    • One-Time: Lists challenges that can be completed only once.

    • Monthly: Displays challenges that recur every month.

    • Accumulative: Shows challenges that track progress over time.

  2. Challenge Details: Each challenge entry provides the following information:

    • Type: Indicates the kind of challenge (One-Time, Monthly, Custom, or Accumulative).

    • XP Reward: Displays the amount of experience points (XP) awarded for completing the challenge.

    • Progress: Shows the progress made toward completing the challenge. You can click "Select Contributor to display progress" to view detailed progress for individual contributors.

  3. Filtering Challenges: You can filter the challenge list using two filters:

    • Contributor: Narrow down challenges associated with a specific contributor.

    • Type: Filter challenges based on their category (All, Custom, One-Time, Monthly, Accumulative).

Best Practices and Use Cases

  • Track your progress: Regularly check the "Active Challenges" section to monitor your progress toward completing challenges.

  • Prioritize challenges: Focus on challenges that align with your goals and skill set.

  • Collaborate with your team: Discuss challenges with your team members and encourage each other to participate.

  • Celebrate achievements: Recognize your accomplishments and the achievements of your team members when you complete challenges.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

  • Challenge not appearing: Ensure that the challenge is active and that you are viewing the correct workspace.

  • Progress not updating: Refresh the page or contact support if your progress isn't updating correctly.

  • Challenge not available: If a challenge is not available, it may be disabled by the administrator or may have expired.

By actively participating in challenges, you can boost your XP, unlock achievements, and contribute to a more engaging and rewarding development experience.

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