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Jason C. McDonald
Author. Speaker. Time Lord. (Views are my own)
Pronouns
he/him
Work
Author of "Dead Simple Python" (No Starch Press)
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Eight Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least eight years.
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Top 7
Awarded for having a post featured in the weekly "must-reads" list. 🙌
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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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Seven Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least seven years.
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Six Year Club
This badge celebrates the longevity of those who have been a registered member of the DEV Community for at least six years.
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Tag Moderator 2022
Awarded for being a tag moderator in 2022.
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Trusted Member 2022
Awarded for being a trusted member in 2022.
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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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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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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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DevDiscuss Podcast Guest
Awarded to DEV community members who appeared as guests on the DevDiscuss podcast
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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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Fab 5
Awarded for having at least one comment featured in the weekly "top 5 posts" list.
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She Coded
Rewarded to participants in our annual International Women's Day event, either via #shecoded, #theycoded or #shecodedally
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8 Week Writing Streak
The streak continues! You've written at least one post per week for 8 consecutive weeks. Unlock the 16-week badge next!
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4 Week Writing Streak
You've posted at least one post per week for 4 consecutive weeks!
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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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Beloved Comment
Awarded for making a well-loved comment, as voted on with 25 heart (❤️) reactions by the community.
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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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