Showcasing Your Achievements as a User and a Contributor
Layer5 Recognition Program
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 commitment. As a user, this is how you demonstrate your prowess, milestones, and meaningful engagement.
See the Recognition section of the Layer5 Community Handbook for details of when and how each badge is awarded.
General
The Layer5 Recognition Program is a system wherein badges symbolize users' and contributors' achievements and skills in the Layer5 community.
These badges showcase dedication, ownership, and proficiency, representing various contributions and skill sets, underlining the importance of individual contributions, and fostering loyalty within the community.
Yes, it doesn't matter if you are an experienced developer, a newbie figuring out your way into open source, documentation enthusiast, a community socialite... we have a badge you can earn and display proudly!
Layer5 badges are divided into two categories, namely 'Achievement Badges' and 'Project and Contribution' badges.
Project and Contribution badges are assigned by community managers when you contribute to a particular project.
Achievements badges are assigned automatically when you complete a task like sharing a design, using the interactive terminal, creating a design for the first time, and so on.
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.
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 seamlessly post your achievements on social media platforms. This enables you to showcase your Layer5 contributions and milestones to a wider audience.
New badges are being developed, so keep your eyes peeled for their emergence... or help us design a new one!
Yes, we aim to expand badge categories to recognize a broader range of achievements and contributions, fostering a more inclusive and diverse community.
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.
Yes, Layer5 encourages collaboration and welcomes your ideas to enhance the badge design process and community engagement.
Certifications
The CMC is an official certification created by the Meshery maintainers under the CNCF.
It validates and recognizes technical proficiency in contributing to the Meshery open-source project.
It is designed for developers, technical writers, and community contributors.