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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
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.
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.
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.