Introducing the Writing Debut Badge: Celebrating Your First Post on DEV!
Tags: meta, howtodev
Published: 2024-02-12 19:17:32

Hey, all! We're so excited to unveil a brand new badge here on DEV: the [Writing Debut](https://dev.to/community-badges?badge=writing-debut) Badge! 

![Writing Debut Badge](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/iya76zcnk83lwzeehfdn.jpg)

This little beauty ✨ is dedicated to celebrating your very first DEV post. It's a symbol of the first step in your journey to share your knowledge, experiences, and ideas with the Community. Here's everything you need to know.

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## What is the Writing Debut Badge?

The Writing Debut Badge is awarded to members who publish their inaugural post on DEV. It marks an important milestone in your journey as a contributor to the DEV Community. Share a technical tutorial, a personal reflection, a code snippet, or a discussion prompt. We want to hear from you! 🎺 

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## How Do I Earn the Writing Debut Badge?

- Write and share your first DEV post.
- Make sure your post adheres to our [Community Guidelines](https://dev.to/code-of-conduct) and is non-spam.
- ~~Important Note: Please be aware that the Writing Debut Badge will not be awarded retroactively. Only posts published after the introduction of this badge will earn the badge.~~

{% cta https://dev.to/new %} Publish Your First Post Now! {% endcta %}

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## What Comes Next?

Once you've earned the Writing Debut Badge and properly celebrated 💃, the possibilities are endless! Keep sharing your knowledge, insights, and experiences with the DEV Community. With each contribution, you're not just earning badges, you're unlocking doors to new opportunities for recognition, engagement, and virtual high fives. 🙌

{% cta https://dev.to/community-badges %} Unlock More Badges {% endcta %}

We have a plethora of badges designed to boost your skills. By participating, you can earn badges like:

- [Writing Streak](https://dev.to/community-badges?badge=4-week-writing-streak): Awarded for consistently posting on DEV.
- [Top 7](https://dev.to/community-badges?badge=top-7): Granted to authors featured in the Top 7 Posts of the Week.
- [Language Badges](https://dev.to/community-badges): Given weekly to top authors in each language category.

Keep the momentum going by consistently sharing your work on DEV. You'll soon find yourself stacking up those badges and making a meaningful impact within our Community.

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## Join Us in Celebrating Your First Post!

We can't wait to see what incredible content you'll bring to the table with your first DEV post. Remember, the DEV Community is here to support and celebrate your achievements every step of the way. Here are some helpful resources to get you going:

- [Best Practices for Writing on DEV](https://dev.to/sloan/series/22620): A helpful series that offers both technical tips and general guidance for making the best-fit article for DEV. 🙌
- [DEV Editor Guide](https://dev.to/p/editor_guide): A quick guide that provides you with technical tips for using the DEV Editor and our brand of Markdown. You can also find it by clicking the "?" page in the editor.
- [Markdown Cheatsheet](https://github.com/adam-p/markdown-here/wiki/Markdown-Here-Cheatsheet): A handy cheatsheet for commonly-used Markdown formatting syntax.

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Now, go ahead, hit that publish button, and let your voice be heard! 🗣️