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BekahHW
Hey! I'm Bekah. I'm a career-changer. Bootcamp grad. Dev. Writer. Keynote Speaker. Mom to 4 kids. Creator, Maintainer, Podcast co-host: VirtualCoffee.io | Developer Experience Lead, @OpenSauced
Work
Community Builder. Developer. Writer.
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Top 7
Awarded for having at least one post featured in the weekly "must-reads" list at any point. 🙌
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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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Top Discussion of the Week
Awarded for starting a discussion that was featured in the "Discussion of the Week" series. 🙌
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Hacktoberfest 2023 Pledge
Earned by pledging commitment and authoring a post about Hackathon experience or Hacktoberfest goals. This achievement sets participants on the path to earning other badges.
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Git
Awarded to the top git author each week
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CodeNewbie
This badge is for tag purposes only.
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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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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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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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8 Week Community Wellness Streak
Consistency pays off! Be an active part of our community by posting at least 2 comments per week for 8 straight weeks. Earn the 16 Week Badge next.
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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 Community Wellness Streak
Keep contributing to discussions by posting at least 2 comments per week for 4 straight weeks. Unlock the 8 Week Badge next.
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Hacktoberfest 2022
Awarded for successful completion of the 2022 Hacktoberfest challenge.
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2 Week Community Wellness Streak
Keep the community conversation going! Post at least 2 comments for 2 straight weeks and unlock the 4 Week Badge.
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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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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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SheCoded 2021
For participation in our 2021 International Women's Day celebration under #shecoded, #theycoded, or #shecodedally.
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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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Hacktoberfest 2020
Awarded for successful completion of the 2020 Hacktoberfest challenge.
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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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