We’re thrilled to announce that the Akamai Developer Dialogue Discussion board (“Talk about”) is launching at the moment, and also you’re invited to hitch at focus on.akamai.com. This new area is for these of you curious about studying, leveling up, and sharing your know-how.  Whether or not you’re a seasoned professional or simply beginning out, you’ll be a part of a group rising a wealth of data, ideas, and tips on matters like cloud computing, safety, content material supply, and rather more. 

It is a place to be taught and share data, no matter your ability degree, location, and familiarity with Akamai. The discussion board affords subscriptions that notify you of latest posts on matters that you just’re taken with, a Dev Suggestions part to submit your personal blogs and skim blogs by others, an occasion calendar that group members can contribute to, badges and leaderboards to reward you to your contributions, and devoted areas for Inexperienced Gentle program members and companions.

Join early to hitch the sweepstakes (extra data on the finish of this submit) and see the area we’ve created for builders such as you.

Right here’s a peek at what you’ll discover.

Subscriptions & Notifications

The discussion board will will let you subscribe to related content material by providing tags and subscriptions that notify you of matters you’re taken with. Keep up-to-date on the newest information in your areas of curiosity and share your know-how with others.

Dev Suggestions

This brings us to the following characteristic: Dev Suggestions. Are you searching for a shortcut or resolution to a problem that has you stumped? Your developer friends might have already shared an article that may assist. You’ll have an concept for an incredible weblog or simply fastened an issue bugging you. Share your submit to assist out your friends. Plus, each time you share a tip, you’ll achieve recognition locally (particularly by those that work at Akamai) and climb the leaderboard.

Occasion Calendar

Staying on high of all developer occasions in any given month generally is a problem. The developer discussion board helps you discover related occasions and RSVP to them. You’ll additionally be capable to see if others locally might be there. Don’t see an occasion you’re attending? Add it straight and let others learn about it—that is for digital and in-person occasions. Are you planning on streaming? Embed the stream in your occasion submit in order that others can be part of you straight from the discussion board. Are you planning on talking at an occasion or attending a convention? Put up your occasion and join with different builders on-line or on location.

Badges & Leaderboards

Serving to others is rewarding in itself, however we now have a option to applaud you to your efforts. By contributing, you’ll be able to earn badges and achieve leaderboard factors.

You earn some badges robotically, like if you like your first submit.  The workers assigns different badges. Some badges can determine program members or offer you further helpful data. Yow will discover fellow Inexperienced Gentle program members or uncover different initiatives by reviewing the badges. Under is an instance of a discussion board profile web page. This developer is a Developer Champion and has the badge.

Now you can click on on the badge to be taught extra about it. The outline beneath tells you that Developer Champions are Akamai staff devoted to serving to builders. You may belief group members with this badge to supply useful articles and to be  ready that will help you.

Sure actions will let you accrue “Cheers,” factors used to replace the group leaderboard. So the leaderboard is an effective indicator of who locally is a developer whiz. Click on on the avatars of members with a excessive variety of Cheers to be taught extra about them and see their newest posts. Who is aware of? Perhaps you’ll make it to the highest and be seen by others. We all the time keep watch over who’s probably the most energetic since we plan to launch an exterior Champion program (extra data to come back).

Inexperienced Gentle & Associate Areas

The Inexperienced Gentle beta and Linode Associate applications have areas within the discussion board. Inexperienced Gentle members can use the area to share suggestions on the newest betas, and companions can work together with fellow Associate Program members. The Inexperienced Gentle and Associate Program areas are open to anybody, so take a peek to see what these applications can give you.

Signal-Up & Sweepstakes

Be part of us by signing up for an account! Moreover assembly different builders, you’ll additionally get an opportunity to win prizes for taking part in our group. We’re gifting away as much as $300 in Linode credit score and Akamai Developer swag, so make certain to learn the sweepstakes submit.

Join an account.