XP & Badges

Earn experience points and unlock achievements

XP & Badges

Latimer features a gamification system that rewards your participation and contributions. Earn Experience Points (XP), level up, unlock badges, and compete on the leaderboard.

Experience Points (XP)

You earn XP by participating in various activities:

How to Earn XP

  • Joining Rooms: Earn XP for participating in audio rooms
  • Creating Rooms: Get bonus XP for hosting rooms
  • Sharing Code: Earn XP when you share code snippets
  • Community Posts: Get XP for creating posts in communities
  • Comments: Earn XP for engaging in discussions
  • Messages: Gain XP through direct messages
  • Following/Followers: Build your network to earn XP

Leveling Up

As you earn XP, you automatically level up:

  • Each level requires more XP than the previous
  • Your level is displayed on your profile
  • Higher levels unlock special privileges
  • Show off your level with pride

Badges

Unlock badges by completing achievements:

Badge Categories

  • Participation Badges: For joining rooms and being active
  • Creation Badges: For creating rooms, snippets, and communities
  • Social Badges: For building your network
  • Expertise Badges: For demonstrating skills
  • Community Badges: For contributing to communities

Viewing Badges

  1. Visit the "Badges" page from the navigation
  2. See all available badges
  3. Check which badges you've earned
  4. See progress toward unlocking new badges

Leaderboard

Compete with other developers on the leaderboard:

  • View top users by XP
  • See rankings by level
  • Check your position
  • Filter by time period (daily, weekly, monthly, all-time)

    • Accessing the Leaderboard

    1. Click "Leaderboard" in the navigation
    2. Or visit your profile and see your ranking
    3. Browse top performers
    4. See your friends' rankings

    Profile Display

    Your achievements are displayed on your profile:

    • Current level with XP progress
    • All earned badges
    • Leaderboard ranking
    • Activity statistics

    Motivation & Goals

    The gamification system helps you:

    • Stay engaged with the platform
    • Track your participation
    • Set goals for yourself
    • Compete with friends
    • Showcase your contributions

    Best Practices

    • Participate regularly to earn consistent XP
    • Create quality content to earn more XP
    • Engage with the community
    • Help others and share knowledge
    • Focus on quality over quantity

    Tracking Progress

    • Check your XP on your profile
    • See how close you are to the next level
    • Monitor your badge progress
    • Track your leaderboard position

    Special Achievements

    Some badges are rare and special:

    • Early adopter badges
    • Milestone achievements
    • Community contributor badges
    • Expert badges for specific skills