# 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](https://github.com/devb-io/devb.io/issues) if problems persist