The Developer Program World Cup is getting ready for kickoff! Let’s take a closer look at how the tournament matches are run. Each match will evaluate two programs head-to-head based on one of the six key categories: Technical Content, Developer Portal, Marketing Content, Paid Media, Events, or Community. In this blog post, we’ll take you behind the scenes and walk you through the step-by-step process of running a match.
Step-by-Step Match Breakdown
1. Random Category Selection
Before each match, a category is selected at random from the six evaluation areas. This ensures that no program can overly rely on its strongest area to advance and that each challenge tests different aspects of the developer program.
Example: In one match, the programs might be evaluated on their Developer Portal usability, while in the next, the focus could be on the Technical Content they offer.
2. Challenge Definition
Once the category is determined, a specific challenge is created to simulate a real-world developer need within that category. The challenge might involve evaluating how well the program delivers technical documentation, how effectively it runs developer events, or how engaging its community features are. These challenges are designed to reflect the day-to-day scenarios developers face when working with the platform.
Example: If the category is Technical Content, the challenge might ask how well a program’s documentation supports a new developer looking to integrate an API into their project.
3. Team Analysis
After completing the challenge, both programs are analyzed based on how well they’ve met the challenge's criteria. Each program’s strengths and weaknesses are considered, and judges evaluate the depth and quality of the program’s response to the challenge.
Example Criteria for Scoring
- Technical Content: Is the documentation thorough and easy to follow? Does it include practical examples and troubleshooting guides?
- Community: How active and supportive is the developer community? Are developers regularly contributing and engaging with each other?
- Events: Are developer events well-organized, accessible, and effective in promoting collaboration?
4. Determining the Winner
Once both programs are assessed, the team that demonstrates the strongest performance in the specific challenge scenario is declared the winner of the match. The evaluation focuses on how effectively each program addresses the real-world needs outlined in the challenge, ensuring the results reflect practical developer-centric value.
In cases where both programs perform equally well and receive the same score, the match is considered a draw. Wins, draws, and losses are then tallied to contribute to each program’s overall standing in the tournament.
