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whykay 👩🏻💻🐈🏳️🌈 (she/her)
Volunteer: Coder, tech event organiser, mentor, advocates diversity in tech
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(Volunteer) DiversityInTech Advocate
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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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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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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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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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SheCoded 2021
For participation in our 2021 International Women's Day celebration under #shecoded, #theycoded, or #shecodedally.
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16 Week Writing Streak
You are a writing star! You've written at least one post per week for 16 straight weeks. Congratulations!
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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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Beloved Comment
Awarded for making a well-loved comment, as voted on with 25 heart (❤️) reactions by the community.
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