Hey dev.to community,

I just wanted to say a big thank you to the dev.to team for the gift you sent me over the holidays. I just received it in the mail. The card is awesome (and there is a shiny sticker)!

It was such a cool surprise and it really made my day. I'm so appreciative of the recognition for my contributions over the past year (top author 2022, wow).

Thank you dev.to for the effort and attention that you put towards the authors and contributors, and for all the nice additions you gave us last year. It's clear that this is a platform that cares about and supports its community, and I'm grateful to be a part of it.

I also wanted to thank the entire dev.to community and especially my followers for the great vibe, all the kind words in comments and reactions, and for fostering such a positive and supportive online space.

I didn't have any specific goals when I first started writing on dev.to, and I never expected to post more than a couple of articles. But with your support and encouragement, I've found the motivation to keep going. Thank you for helping me stay inspired!

Take care, keep learning and sharing, and happy coding!