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Karel De Smet
Software Engineer at Verhaert Digital. My words are my own, don't blame someone else for them.
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Software Engineer at Verhaert Digital
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Five Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least five years.
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Writing Debut
Awarded for writing and sharing your first DEV post! Continue sharing your work to earn the 4 Week Writing Streak Badge.
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Four Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least four years.
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1 Week Community Wellness Streak
For actively engaging with the community by posting at least 2 comments in a single week.
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Trusted Member 2022
Awarded for being a trusted member in 2022.
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Three Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least three years.
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Two Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least two years.
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DEV Contributor
Awarded for contributing code or technical docs/guidelines to the Forem open source project
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One Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least one year.
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