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Get to know ShiftSync. Start here 😎

  • 24 October 2023
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Userlevel 7
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Welcome to the ShiftSync community! 

 

We believe that quality is more than testing. High quality should be the goal at each step, in code, performance, security, requirements, accessibility, and usability. We envision high quality across the whole software development lifecycle.  

We built this space for developers, testers, and DevOps specialists to easily share knowledge, connect with like-minded people, and enhance quality in the development process. 

In the ShiftSync community you can find:    

  • Various articles on testing strategies and development methodologies written by experts in the industry.    

  • discussion forum where you can ask questions and get advice from experts.  

  • Educational videos, tutorials, and event recordings.    

  • An event section that offers free training, masterclasses, and webinars for our users.  

  • Training and certification programs in the Tricentis Academy that will help you level up your skills.    

Join the Community

  1. Create an account.

Password advice: use the password generator for passwords or avoid dicitionary words ( even when using special characters).

  1. Check your email box, there is an email from ShiftSync. Click on a button in the email and activate your account. 

Getting Started 

The ShiftSync community is a dynamic space for developers, testers, and DevOps specialists to share knowledge, grow professionally, and have fun together. 

Follow these steps to successfully take off:  

  1. Fill out your profile 🧑 

After you create an account and log in, go to your profile. Add your user photo and share your company name, job title, and location. Add a few words about yourself so that like-minded people can connect with you.  

  1. Introduce yourself 🕴️ 

To start things off, please introduce yourself in the threads here, sharing a little about yourself, where you work, and what your role is. Let people get to know you.  

  1. Understand the community structure 📘 

There are five main sections in the community space:  

  • Participate: In this section you’ll find a forum where you can ask questions and discuss topics with other community members. You’ll also find missions and challenges there. You can learn more about missions here, but in short they are contests where users can complete assignments, achieve new ranks, and earn points.  

  • Learn: Here you can find articles from industry experts and watch videos and recordings on topics that are interesting to you.  

  • Academy: Do a deep dive into interesting topics and level up your skills with Tricentis training and certification programs.   

  • Events: Our upcoming webinars, masterclasses and trainings are placed in the event section.  

  • Support: Do you want to find more about Tricentis products? Check out our product community.  

 

  1. Check community guidelines 🗎 

We are striving to make this space friendly and inclusive. Please review our guidelines to make sure that all of us have a pleasant experience.   

  1. Check the navigation here.

Accumulating Points, Achieving Ranks, and Showcasing Badges

 Within our vibrant community, you continually earn points through a variety of engaging actions, some of which include: 

  • Active participation in challenges and contests. 

  • Successful completion of missions and tasks. 

  • Providing valuable answers and solutions. 

  • Sharing your insights through posts and replies. 

  • Creating responses to foster discussions. 

These points serve as your stepping stones to attaining specific ranks and ascending the leaderboards.  

At ShiftSync, we appreciate the importance of velocity, and thus, we've structured our rank system around the dynamic world of Mach speeds, featuring a total of 16 distinct ranks. Once you reach Rank 6, your username undergoes a captivating color transformation, signaling your ascent within our community's hierarchy. 

Let's explore the ranks: 

  • Rank 1 Subsonic 0.1
  • Rank 2 Subsonic 0.5
  • Rank 3 Subsonic 0.7
  • Rank 4 Transonic 0.8
  • Rank 5 Transonic 1.0
  • Rank 6 Transonic 1.1
  • Rank 7 Supersonic 1.2
  • Rank 8 Supersonic 3.0
  • Rank 9 Supersonic 4.9
  • Rank 10 Hypersonic 5.0
  • Rank 11 Hypersonic 7.0
  • Rank 12 Hypersonic 9.0
  • Rank 13 High hypersonic 10.0
  • Rank 14 High hypersonic 15.0
  • Rank 15 High hypersonic 20.0
  • Rank 16 Re-entry speed <25.0

Moreover, certain noteworthy accomplishments, such as winning a challenge or crafting an article, are recognized with badges. These badges proudly adorn your profile, providing a visible showcase of your  achievements for fellow users. 

Our team  

Who is behind the ShiftSync community? Meet Daria and Kateryna! Together we maintain this community, working with you to prioritize quality in development and create positive change in today’s practices. 

We're glad you're here!  

@Daria , Head of Community & @Kat Community Manager 


5 replies

Userlevel 5
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Happy to be here! And I have to say, the intro was dope. Just wondering whether trying to sell us the Silverlight 4. 😁

Userlevel 2
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Did we just loose our badges and achievements?

Userlevel 7
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Did we just loose our badges and achievements?

We are sorry for inconvinience. Please allow us 72 hours to assign badges. 

Userlevel 2
Badge +1

Did we just loose our badges and achievements?

We are sorry for inconvinience. Please allow us 72 hours to assign badges. 

I was speaking about the badges from the previous forum. They are of course all gone now.

Userlevel 7
Badge +2

Did we just loose our badges and achievements?

We are sorry for inconvinience. Please allow us 72 hours to assign badges. 

I was speaking about the badges from the previous forum. They are of course all gone now.

Thank you for reaching out and expressing your concern. I understand how important your badges and achievements from the previous forum are to you, and I want to assure you that we value your contributions.Your benefits and status are being aligned with the ShiftSync system, ensuring a seamless transition. You'll soon enjoy the full benefits of our new platform.

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