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This article explains enabling and using the Public Dashboard feature in devActivity.

Overview

The Public Dashboard is a feature that allows you to share a public view of your organization's activity data with anyone. This is especially useful for open-source projects, where you want to attract new contributors and showcase your project's progress.

Core Features and Functionalities

The Public Dashboard displays the following information:

  • Top Contributors: A leaderboard showcasing the most active members of your organization.

  • Achievements: A list of accomplishments members earn, such as completing specific tasks or reaching milestones.

  • Stats & Metrics: An overview of key performance indicators related to your organization's activity, including XP earned, levels achieved, and challenges completed.

Enabling the Public Dashboard

To enable the Public Dashboard, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Settings section of your devActivity app.

  2. Click on the Public Dashboard tab.

  3. Toggle the Enable Public Dashboard switch to On.

Once enabled, a unique URL will be generated. You can share this URL with anyone to give them read-only access to your organization's Public Dashboard.

Best Practices and Use Cases

Here are some best practices and use cases for the Public Dashboard:

  • Attract New Contributors: Share the Public Dashboard URL on your project's website, social media, and other platforms to attract potential contributors.

  • Showcase Project Progress: Use the Public Dashboard to demonstrate the activity and progress of your project to stakeholders, sponsors, and the community.

  • Recognize Contributors: Highlight the contributions of your top contributors and encourage others to participate.

  • Promote Engagement: Use the Public Dashboard to foster a sense of community and encourage active participation in your project.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the Public Dashboard, here are some common problems and solutions:

  • Public Dashboard Not Showing Data: Ensure that the Public Dashboard is enabled in your settings.

  • Public Dashboard URL Not Working: Double-check the URL and ensure that it is correctly entered.

  • Data Not Updating: Sync your data by clicking the Sync Now button in the General Settings section.

The Public Dashboard is a powerful tool for promoting your open-source project and engaging with the community. By using this feature effectively, you can attract new contributors, showcase project progress, and foster a thriving development environment.

Recommendations

  • Paste Public Dashboard link to your project’s description to attract new contributors

  • Use ?userLogin=githubusername parameter to get specific Contributor Public Dashboard

  • Share an idea for additional widgets that might be useful for you

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