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Leaderboards Aren’t Just for Games: A Pep-talk To Inspire Developers

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Date Published
Author
Carol Pinchefsky
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1,931
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11
Language
English
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Summary

Leaderboards, commonly associated with computer games, are also used for non-gaming purposes to measure progress, status, and other competitive metrics. They often encourage participation by incorporating gamification elements into everyday tasks. Incorporating leaderboards in applications can be done using various types of leaderboards such as educational systems like Duolingo, Billboard's music sales leaderboard, transportation systems like airports or train stations, financial systems tracking stock market fluctuations and wealth, sports statistics, review sites, sales leaderboards, personal fitness goals, and video games. Each type of leaderboard has its unique design considerations and rewards system to encourage user engagement and motivation.

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