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WP Tavern Jukebox Podcast – Episode #174
I recently sat down with Nathan Wrigley and Joe Dolson to record an episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast. We discussed canonical plugins, their role in the ecosystem, and whether it’s appropriate for accessibility features to live in one as opposed to WordPress Core itself.
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Death to the weekly note
One blog I’ve followed for years is that of fellow Core Committer and friend Jeremy Felt. His “Weekly Note” series has always inspired me to publish more consistently. Today, he published a post about letting go of that format. After a few minutes of typing, I realized I had more to say than was appropriate…
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The Impact of Open Source Work
The impact of Open Source software often goes unseen, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. WordPress is designed to be predictable, accessible, and open. And with that people create experiences that are anything but ordinary. WordCamps are an opportunity to share and celebrate the ways WordPress changes lives to rediscover our purpose and value.
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How a Core Committer Thinks: Making Decisions for Millions
I just left the stage in Basel after giving my talk at WordCamp Europe. I am really happy with how it turned out, and I hope others found it insightful. There are some points that have stuck with me that I plan to dive into a bit deeper here on my blog in the coming…
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WordPress Grab Bag: WCEU, WordPress turns 22, new AI team
In a grab bag style post, I cover a few WordPress-related topics that have been on my mind over the last week. This includes speaking at WordCamp Europe, WordPress turning 22 years old, and the new WordPress AI team.
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Speaking at WordCamp Europe 2025
The official schedule for WordCamp Europe 2025 is live, so I can finally share that I’ll be speaking at WCEU in Basel, Switzerland this June. 🇨🇭🎉 My talk, How a WordPress Core Committer Thinks: Making Decisions for Millions will shed light on how the primary maintainers of the WordPress software decide what ships and what…
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Dishwasher Install & Raised Garden Beds: Home Ownership Chronicles
The weekend involved two major home projects: replacing a malfunctioning dishwasher and building raised garden beds. After troubleshooting the dishwasher, which was eventually deemed irreparable, I opted for a DIY installation, learning about appliance plumbing and electrical work. I also constructed garden beds, adapting materials and techniques as needed, gaining additional insights along the way.
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Times Square New York – 1000 Piece
When I left for WordCamp Asia, I this puzzle of Times Square New York was 95% finished. I was happy to find it exactly as I left it when I returned (unexpected destruction is always a possibility with small kids). After finally (mostly) getting over jet lag, I wrapped this one up. Link: Wonder Forge…
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WordCamp Asia Live Stream
Today (February 22nd) I’ll be speaking at WordCamp Asia 2025 in Manila, Philippines. I take the stage at 11:00AM Philippine Standard Time (22:00 EST/19:00 PST for those in the US) to give my talk The Unavoidable Truth: WordPress is Insecure. If you’re unable to join in person, you’re in luck! The event has a free…
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Travel Journal: February 17th & 18th – BOS -> ICN -> MNL
I decided to try something new on my trip to WordCamp Asia as part of my effort to blog more: keeping a travel journal. Im also taking inspiration from a fellow Core Committer and friend Jeremy Felt and his weekly notes. I enjoy reading his regular posts, and would love to get into a similar…
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