# Dev Logs

Development Logs (or Dev Logs for short) are a powerful feature for communicating project updates, milestones, and news with your team and community. They help track progress and keep stakeholders informed about your project's development.

[Image: Dev Log]

## Understanding Dev Logs

### What are Dev Logs?

Development logs are project-specific news posts that allow you to:

- Share project updates and milestones
- Communicate with team members and followers
- Document development progress
- Build community around your project
- Showcase new features and improvements

### Where Dev Logs Appear

Dev logs are displayed in two locations:

- **The Dev log panel** in the project's settings on the [Project Dashboard](https://developer.playcanvas.com/user-manual/editor/projects/dashboard.md): Chronological list of posts related to your project
- [**The Global Feed**](https://playcanvas.com/feed): Chronological list of all posts published by the entire community

## Writing Your First Dev Log

To create a development log post:

1. On the [Project Dashboard](https://developer.playcanvas.com/user-manual/editor/projects/dashboard.md), select the project's card to open its settings.
2. Select **Dev log** in the panel on the left.
3. Select **Write the first post**, or **New post** if the project already has posts.
4. Enter a **Title** and the post itself. Markdown is supported.
5. Select **Post**.

[Video](https://developer.playcanvas.com/video/editor-project-dashboard-dev-log.mp4)

The post appears in the list, rendered from its Markdown. Each of your posts has buttons to edit and delete it.

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When you create a new project, you are initially blocked from posting to your Dev Log. You must first publish a build of your application before you can post.

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Dev Log posts support both [Markdown](https://daringfireball.net/projects/markdown/syntax) and [Emoji](https://www.webfx.com/tools/emoji-cheat-sheet/). Consider leveraging both to make your posts more engaging!

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### Content Ideas

Effective Dev Log posts might include:

- **Milestone Announcements**: Completed features or phases
- **Behind-the-Scenes**: Development process insights
- **Feature Showcases**: New gameplay mechanics or systems
- **Art and Asset Updates**: Visual progress and artwork
- **Technical Deep-dives**: Implementation details and solutions
- **Team Updates**: New members or role changes
- **Release Announcements**: Version updates or launch news

Dev Logs are a great tool to keep your community informed about your projects - so be sure to use them!