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24,104 PointsI like the leaderboard a lot. But isn't it possible to show the people that are in front of me not behind?
In the leaderboards i can only see the two persons that are behind me, i think it would be more motivating, if i could see some people that are in front of me. What do you think?
5 Answers
Steven Parker
231,269 PointsThe leaderboards have some more serious issues, as previously discussed.
Until those are fixed, the concepts of "ahead" and "behind" are not accurately represented anyway, particularly in the per-topic all-time points.
I'm still hopeful that it will be fixed soon. I agree with you that it could potentially be a fun and motivating feature.
Saad Khan
7,485 PointsYup that might be pretty motivational to see that if the skill level or points of the member as high as yours.
By the way I am gonna go a bit off topic here to know: How is it going for you on here? I see that you have around 4k points on JS - did going through all the courses helped you out in giving you the ahhh moments, securing a better job or learning what you didn't know before theoretically or practically?
Question for Steven Parker and Francisco Galera (sorry forgot to tag you guys before).
Steven Parker
231,269 PointsSaad, (now that I know you were asking me also) I have been a professional software developer long before I discovered Treehouse so it hasn't gotten me a "better job", but it has certainly helped in doing my job better.. I've found the courses here very helpful in keeping up with emerging technologies as well as reviewing and sharpening my existing skills.
Francisco Galera
24,104 PointsHi Saad, i think the leaderboard is a very motivating and crucial tool for some of us, so that i wouldn't prefer to mix this discussion. Feel free to contact me or open another Question and i will try to respond your question.
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherI also like the leaderboards, but am in agreement with Steven Parker in regards to things needing to be fixed in a more general sense. This (as Steven notes) is particularly noticeable on the points-per-topic categories. But, yes, I think this can be a motivational tool and a way to keep personal track of your progress and efforts over time.
Steven Parker
231,269 PointsHi Jennifer — congratulations on reaching the all-time top 10 (assuming that part is still working!).
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherThanks, Steven Parker! And yes, as far as I know, that particular part is still working
Francisco Galera
24,104 PointsI think my proposal can be considered as a separate topic, altough I do share your wish that the bug about shown points-per-topic should be fixed. It should be an easy task to develop my proposal. What is your opinion about my proposal?
Steven Parker
231,269 PointsIt's a good idea, Franciso, in fact I've thought it would be nice to freely scroll both above and below your own position.
But the long-awaited functional repairs must come first. (Update: They did!)
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherI agree. It is a good idea. I also like Steven's idea of being able to scroll through the list.
Adam N
70,280 Pointsif they showed the person ahead of you and the person behind you that would be an improvement.
Steven Parker
231,269 PointsSteven Parker
231,269 PointsUPDATE: The leaderboards appear to be fixed.
As of yesterday, the problem affecting the leaderboards appears to have been resolved.