02. Integrations LinkedIn

LinkedIn Integration

Overview

devb.io integrates with LinkedIn to showcase your professional experience and education on your developer profile. This integration helps create a comprehensive view of your professional journey.

Current Features

1. Experience

• Work history
• Company information
• Position details
• Duration of employment

2. Education

• Educational institutions
• Degrees and certifications
• Study period
• Field of study

Coming Soon: We're working on expanding LinkedIn integration to include more features like skills, certifications, and accomplishments. Stay tuned for updates!

Setup Process

1. Add LinkedIn to GitHub Profile

1. Go to your GitHub profile settings
2. Click on your profile picture → "Settings"
3. Select "Profile" from the left sidebar
4. In the "Social accounts" section, add your LinkedIn profile [Screenshot placeholder: github-linkedin-setup.png]

Format Options

You can add your LinkedIn profile in either format:

linkedin.com/in/your-profile-url
your-profile-url

Update Cycle

Important: Changes to your LinkedIn profile may take up to 1 week to appear on your devb.io profile. This includes:

• New work experience
• Updated job details
• New education entries
• Profile updates

Best Practices

1. Profile Visibility

   • Ensure your LinkedIn profile is public
   • Keep work experience up to date
   • Maintain accurate education information

2. Profile Quality

   • Use clear job titles
   • Add detailed company information
   • Include relevant education details

Troubleshooting

1. Information Not Appearing

   • Verify your LinkedIn profile is public
   • Check if your LinkedIn URL is correct in GitHub
   • Wait for the weekly update cycle
   • Ensure work experience and education are visible on LinkedIn

2. Profile Not Linking

   • Double-check the profile URL format
   • Make sure your LinkedIn profile is public
   • Verify the profile URL is correct

Need Help?

If your LinkedIn integration isn't working:

• Review the troubleshooting steps above
• Wait for one complete update cycle (1 week)
• Create an Issue if problems persist