TopCoder CTO Mike Lydon Talks Digital Badges in the New York Times

In a New York Times article that ran on November 19th, TopCoder CTO, Mike Lydon shared a few of the reasons TopCoder has been issuing a form of digital badges for several years. Of course, for individuals in our Community, their ranking versus their fellow competitors holds real world value, showcasing their proficiency and expertise, and is routinely seen – via a transportable widget – on digital resumes, personal websites and is often shared by the individual on the various social outlets.

Read the full New York Times article here and for a look at the various metrics TopCoder computates based on each competitor’s performance, click here.