I guess, badges can seem a bit peculiar at first. Showing automatically updating stats (like current version, downloads, build/ci status, etc.) is generally ver

I guess, badges can seem a bit peculiar at first. Showing automatically updating stats (like current version, downloads, build/ci status, etc.) is generally very useful for software projects, and using a badge generation service is an easy and aesthetic way of achieving that. Personally, I think they also add a pleasant touch of style to a project, since READMEs often have otherwise dry and information-heavy looks. Adding a bit of color never hurt anyone :)