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# The GitHub Stats Guide



*`updated August 3, 2024`*



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The [GitHub Stats](https://github.com/anuraghazra/github-readme-stats) is an 

external service that displays your ranking based on commits, PRs, issues, 

etc. You simply need the URL, change the details to refer to your account, 

include it in your GitHub profile, and you're done.



## How It Works

- GitHub Stats is an external web app that uses GitHub data (through its API) 

  to generate your rank.

- No installation is required; just get the URL of the app, change the details 

  to refer to your account, and you're done.

  

  ```

  https://github-readme-stats.vercel.app/api?username=[yourusername]

  ```



## Displaying in Your Profile

1. Create a repository with the same name 

   as your username (e.g., `jdevfullstack/jdevfullstack`). 

   This special repository will appear in your profile.

2. Initialize it with a `README.md` file, or create one if it doesn't exist.

3. Add a description about yourself and include the following 

   code, replacing `[yourusername]` with your GitHub username :



   ```html

   
  


   ```



4. The stats are now embedded in your GitHub Profile! You can still change the 

   settings. Refer to the details [here](https://github.com/anuraghazra/github-readme-stats).



## App Stat Computation Breakdown

This is the latest computation and the factors involved:



- **Commits**: 16.67%

- **Pull Requests (PRs)**: 25%

- **Issues**: 8.33%

- **Reviews**: 8.33%

- **Stars**: 33.33%

- **Followers**: 8.33%



Refer to the code for detailed information: [calculateRank.js](https://github.com/anuraghazra/github-readme-stats/blob/master/src/calculateRank.js)



## Rationale

This is not about tricking the system or creating fake 

contributions. Remember, GitHub Stats can sometimes 

be misleading, even for highly skilled developers.



If you only use GitHub for coding, your profile might not 

fully reflect your abilities. GitHub encourages a variety 

of activities beyond just coding, such as participating in 

discussions, reviewing code, and contributing to 

documentation.



Think of GitHub as more than just a coding platform — 

it's an interactive space similar 

to any other social media. Engaging in 

diverse activities on GitHub can provide a more accurate 

representation of your contributions and skills.



If you believe you deserve a higher rank, actively 

participate in the community and showcase your full range 

of abilities. This is why we have this *unofficial* ranking.



## Commits

If you did create your own instance of the app like

[this](https://github.com/anuraghazra/github-readme-stats?tab=readme-ov-file#deploy-on-your-own),

make sure you turn on private commits 

in the API `include_all_commits=true`. 

For sure, if your private commits are massive, 

like you are privately coding, professionally or personally,

that will be counted.



Another option is to create a tutorial website, tech or non-tech. 

Markdown, originally designed for 

blogging, simplifies creating content. It is the default 

markup language for GitHub, especially for README files.



If you are a writer, consider writing your stories on 

GitHub. Many people use GitHub for various purposes, such 

as legal articles, to-do lists, music compositions, and 

itineraries.



Additionally, you can generate commits by:



- contributing to documentation for open-source projects

- participating in discussions and issue tracking

- creating and maintaining wikis

- managing project boards and tasks

- uploading design assets or artwork

- sharing research notes or academic papers



For more information on creating websites with GitHub, 

check out 

[this tutorial](https://github.com/jdevfullstack/github-pages-tutorial) about GitHub Pages.



## Pull Requests

Pull requests are a great way to contribute to projects and 

generate activity on your GitHub profile. They are not 

limited to coding; you can create pull requests for various 

types of contributions : 



- **Documentation**: Improve or add documentation for 

  projects. This can include README files, wikis, or 

  tutorials.

- **Design**: Contribute design assets, such as logos, 

  icons, or UI/UX improvements.

- **Translations**: Help translate project documentation 

  into different languages.

- **Bug Reports**: Identify and document bugs, and propose 

  fixes or improvements.

- **Community Management**: Suggest improvements for 

  community guidelines, code of conduct, or contribution 

  guidelines.

- **Educational Content**: Add educational resources, such 

  as example projects, code snippets, or learning materials.



By contributing in these ways, you can create meaningful 

pull requests that benefit the community and enhance your 

GitHub profile.



## Your Stars 

Take note, this is not the stars on GitHub when you

leave a star to an external repo. This is the star

that you received from your original repos.



So keep on creating quality content on GitHub, 

code or non-code !



## Followers

You don't need to be famous to have followers. All it takes 

is the initiative to follow others. It's similar to building 

a LinkedIn network.



Be proactive: follow others who are likely to follow you 

back, and reciprocate by following those who follow you. The 

chances are high if you follow those who are also looking to 

build their network. For example, I am not famous, but I 

have more than 3k followers.



In the past, when I started doing this, 

I was surprised by the increase in web traffic to

my site, as shown by Google Analytics.



Remember, even if some don't follow back, keep following 

more people. This act is like free advertisement: others 

will become aware of your content. Unlike paid promotions, 

following others costs nothing but has a similar effect.



However, don't overdo it on GitHub. Following too many 

people in a short period can clutter your followers' 

dashboards, potentially annoying them. Be mindful and 

considerate in your approach.



## More Of My Content

- [jdevfullstack Profile](https://github.com/jdevfullstack)

- [jdevfullstack Repos](https://github.com/jdevfullstack?tab=repositories)

- [jdevfullstack Projects](https://github.com/jdevfullstack-projects)

- [jdevfullstack Tutorials](https://github.com/jdevfullstack-tutorials)