By 2016, curl had firmly established itself as an indispensable tool for developers worldwide. Its impact was no longer just technical; it was being recognized nationally for its significance and influence.
In 2016, Daniel Stenberg was named Second Best Developer in Sweden, an award that highlighted not only his coding expertise but also his commitment to fostering the open-source community in meaningful ways.
The following year, Daniel received the prestigious Polhem Prize (2017), awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. This accolade celebrated the engineering excellence behind curl, noting its widespread use across billions of devices and the immense societal value of making robust, reliable software freely available to all. The award ceremony even included a personal presentation by the King of Sweden, underscoring the national significance of his achievement.
In 2019, curl’s legacy was further cemented when Daniel was honored as an Internet Pioneer by Sweden’s Internetmuseum. This recognition highlighted curl’s historical and cultural impact, celebrating Daniel’s role in shaping the digital landscape and inspiring future generations of developers.
Together, these honors illustrate curl’s rise from a powerful technical tool to a symbol of open-source innovation and influence. They underscore the importance of community, collaboration, and vision in creating software that not only works but also transforms the way we connect and communicate.
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