Scoring and OSS Worth

These metrics answer different questions and must not be treated as interchangeable.

DevGlobe score

The 0–100 score is a relative ranking signal calibrated against developers currently indexed by DevGlobe. It combines GitHub stars, commits, repository reach, Stack Overflow reputation and engagement, and community signals. Dimensions are log-normalized so outliers do not consume the full scale.

When a profile has no linked Stack Overflow activity, that score's Stack Overflow weight is redistributed across GitHub dimensions. Consequently, a score can move when the indexed cohort or source data changes.

The score is not an absolute measure of skill, code quality, seniority, or employability.

OSS Worth

OSS Worth is a separate playful direct-value estimate. GitHub and Stack Overflow are calculated independently and then added.

GitHub

GitHub dollars =
  contributions × $0.50 +
  followers × $0.10 +
  repository stars × $0.30

The GitHub formula follows GitEstimate. DevGlobe uses its indexed totalCommits as the available contribution-count input.

Stack Overflow

Stack Overflow dollars =
  answers × $0.50 +
  reputation × $0.10 +
  badges × $0.30

An unlinked Stack Overflow profile contributes zero rather than changing GitHub's value.

Combined display

total dollars = GitHub dollars + Stack Overflow dollars
OSS Credits = round(total dollars × 10)

There is no 60/40 allocation, maximum pool, or cross-platform normalization. Dollar values are entertainment estimates, not compensation, market value, or financial advice.

Freshness

Both metrics depend on the latest indexed public data. Profiles identify stale or unknown freshness where the source update time is unavailable.