Category: WordPress
All things related to the WordPress project and my contributions as a Core Committer.
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Open Source Collaboration And A Proud Moment
When you’re deeply involved with an open source project, it can be difficult to “let go” of the urge to weigh in on everything. But watching a colleague present their work at FOSDEM reminded me why stepping back and trusting others is so important for the health of our communities.
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Offering Criticism in Open Source Projects
When is it fair to criticize an open source project? A recent podcast discussion about WordPress 6.9’s Notes feature sparked my thinking about how and when contributors should speak up, even without complete context.
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Seven Years a Committer: My WordPress Commit-iversary
November 30, 2025 marks the 7 year anniversary of my first commit to WordPress Core. To celebrate, I’ve compiled a list of statistics breaking down which areas of the code base my commits changed, and how contributors were credited in those commits.
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Implementing AI in Open Source Without Losing the Human Touch
AI is changing how we build and collaborate in Open Source. This post explores how to thoughtfully integrate AI into contributor workflows without losing what makes our communities human, creative, and welcoming, and why the most important decisions still belong to us.
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The Ghosts of Unactivated Contributors
Contributors don’t arrive fully formed. They find their way, like hikers choosing different routes up the same mountain. This post explores what it means to activate observers, prevent territoriality, and create space for others to thrive, so the community is not haunted by those who might have stayed if they had been engaged with effectively.
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12 Years Contributing to WordPress
Join me as I reflect on reaching a new milestone in my journey as an Open Source maintainer: 12 years since first contributing to the WordPress project.
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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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Open Office Hours and Speaking at WordCamp Asia
In less than a week, I will attend WordCamp Asia 2025 in Manila, Philippines. I will present a talk on WordPress security, addressing common misconceptions and emphasizing a security-first mindset. Additionally, I’m offering designated office hours for open conversations with WordPress community.
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