---
title: >-
  The Hub's Structure: Your Gateway to Community & Growth | Shopware Community
  Hub
description: >-
  Explore the organization and key components of the Shopware Community Hub that
  facilitate connection, contribution, and learning.
canonical_url: 'https://hub.shopware.com/learn/unit/communityhub-basic-structure'
---

# The Hub's Structure: Your Gateway to Community & Growth

<LearningObjectives>

- Navigate the **top bar**, **Community**, and **Your Growth** areas.
- Complete a short **guided tour** of the Hub.

</LearningObjectives>

# Navigate the Community Hub

The Hub aggregates activity from GitHub, Discord, Stack Overflow, and more into one place. Use this map, then complete the tour below.

## Top bar — your command center

| Element | Purpose |
|---------|---------|
| **Member growth** | Community size and top contributors |
| **Search** | Users, learning content, events, posts, resources |
| **Streaks** | Habit tracking for regular visits |
| **Notifications** | Personal updates |
| **Gamification** | Level, XP, badges |
| **Profile** | Settings and account links |

## Community area

- **Hub Feed** — customizable activity stream
- **Clubs** — topic-based groups
- **Leaderboard** — contributor recognition
- **Events** — meetups and conferences

## Your Growth area

- **Learning Paths** — structured Academy courses
- **Badges** — achievements from your journey
- **Resources** — blogs, videos, podcasts, community posts

## Social actions

- **Comments** — discuss on most content types
- **Kudos** — appreciate helpful posts
- **Following** — stay updated on members you value

Transparency: public [Roadmap](https://hub.shopware.com/file/roadmap) and [FAQ](https://hub.shopware.com/file/faq).

## Guided tour (about 5 minutes)

<Callout title="Do this now" type="success">

1. Open the **Growth** (or **Your Growth**) section → open **Learning Paths** → bookmark one path.
2. Open **Community** → scroll the **Feed** → give **kudos** to one post.
3. Use **Search** to find `twig` or `plugin` and open one learning unit.
4. Open your **profile** and note your current level and badges.

</Callout>

<ArticleQuestionnaire>
  <ArticleQuestionnaireQuestion>Where do you find structured Shopware Academy courses in the Hub?</ArticleQuestionnaireQuestion>
  <ArticleQuestionnaireAnswer>Leaderboard only</ArticleQuestionnaireAnswer>
  <ArticleQuestionnaireAnswer correct>Your Growth → Learning Paths</ArticleQuestionnaireAnswer>
  <ArticleQuestionnaireAnswer>Roadmap file only</ArticleQuestionnaireAnswer>
</ArticleQuestionnaire>

**Next:** [Resources](https://hub.shopware.com/learn/unit/communityhub-resources) — community knowledge beyond learning paths.