How to View and Analyze XP (Contribution Score) by Type

Introduction

The 'XP (Contribution Score) by Type' chart in devActivity provides powerful insights into developer activity by visualizing Experience Points (XP) earned from different contribution types. This guide will walk you through how to access, filter, analyze, and export data from this essential analytics tool.

Step-by-Step Guide to Analyzing XP by Type

1. Navigate to the Analytics Section: From your devActivity dashboard, select the 'Analytics' section in the main navigation.
2. Access Contributions: Within 'Analytics', click on 'Contributions' to view various contribution-related reports.
3. Locate the XP by Type Chart: Find and select the 'XP (Contribution Score) by Type' chart.
4. Apply Filters (Optional): Use the available filtering controls to display data for specific teams, individual contributors, or even segment by a particular repository. You can also select a desired time period and grouping for the data (e.g., weekly, daily).
5. Review Overall Trends: Observe the stacked bars on the chart. Each bar represents a period, broken down by contribution types: Issues (purple), Commits (green), Pull Requests (blue), and Code Reviews (orange).
6. View Detailed Scores: Hover over any stacked bar to see a tooltip displaying detailed XP scores for each contribution type during that specific period.

Advanced Analysis: Filtering and Drilling Down

To perform a deeper analysis, devActivity allows you to interactively explore your data:

7. Drill Down into Finer Segments: Click on any stacked bar to drill down into finer time segments. For example, clicking a weekly bar will show you daily contributions within that week.
8. Reach the Daily View: Continue drilling down until you reach a specific day's view.
9. Access Event Logs: From the daily view, click again to transition to the specific event log. This will reveal individual pull requests, commits, or other events that contributed to the XP score for that particular day, offering unparalleled traceability.
10. Utilize AI-Powered Insights: For premium users, click the 'Insights' icon (sparkling star) in the top right of the chart area to access AI-driven interpretations and enhanced data analysis.

Exporting Your Contribution Data

To use your contribution data externally or for further analysis, devActivity provides convenient export options:

11. Access Export Options: Click the 'Download' icon (typically found in the top right of the chart area).
12. Choose Export Format: Select your preferred export option, such as exporting data to CSV format or copying it directly to your clipboard.