Recognizing User and Contributor Milestones

Layer5 badges are one of the many ways that we recognize the efforts of our contributors and uplift our users. Layer5 badges represent milestones that you achieve both in using and in contributing to Layer5-supported open source projects. As a contributor, this is how you demonstrate your ownership, dedication, skills and loyalty to Layer5. As a user, this is how you demonstrate your prowess.

How to Earn Badges

Earning Layer5 badges is both rewarding and straightforward. Each badge is tied to specific activities. For users, badges for activities such as using our projects, talking about the projects, sharing your successes and what you like about them. For contributors, badges include activities such as submitting code, assisting with documentation, participating in community events, and more. As you accumulate contributions in various areas, you’ll begin to unlock badges that showcase your multifaceted involvement.

These badges will be prominently displayed on your Layer5 community profile, visually representing your journey as a contributor. Not only does this serve as a source of personal pride, but it also helps others in the community recognize your expertise and dedication.

Project Badges are assigned by the admin to the user when a user contributes to a particular project. Achievement Badges are the badges that are assigned automatically when a user completes a task like sharing a design, creating a design for the first time, etc.

How to Embed Badges

To share your badges on other social profiles, utilize the provided embedded code and direct share functionality. Access your badges from the Layer5 Cloud profile badges section, and then use it to post your achievements on social media platforms seamlessly. This enables you to showcase your Layer5 contributions and milestones to a wider audience.

Follow these steps to display your badge:

1. Visit your Layer5 Cloud Profile to see the badges
2. Click on the badge, which you wanted to display
3. Copy the html or the markdown code by clicking the Embed Code icon
4. Paste the code in your site

FAQ’s

• Is there a limit to the number of badges that I can earn?
  There is no set limit to the number of badges you can earn within the Layer5 Recognition Program. Your achievements and contributions determine the badges you receive, showcasing your dedication and skills within the community.

• How do I share my badges on other social profiles?
  To share your badges on other social profiles, utilize the provided embedded code and direct share functionality. Access your badges from the Layer5 Cloud profile badges section, and then use it to post your achievements on social media platforms seamlessly. This enables you to showcase your Layer5 contributions and milestones to a wider audience.

• How many badges are there?
  With three sets of badges, each with their own echelons you’ll be collecting new badges for a while. Will you make it onto the badge leaderboard? New badges are being developed, so keep your eyes peeled for their emergence… or help us design a new one!

• Will there be other categories in the future?
  Yes, we aim to expand badge categories to recognize a broader range of achievements and contributions, fostering a more inclusive and diverse community.

• Should I add these to my résumé?
  Yes, incorporating Layer5 recognition badges into your résumé showcases your technical proficiency, commitment, and collaborative spirit, adding credibility to your open-source contributions and skills.

• Can I design a badge?
  Yes, Layer5 encourages collaboration and welcomes your ideas to enhance the badge design process and community engagement.