You can also listen directly on the WP Tavern's website, which also includes a transcript of the conversation.
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You can also listen directly on the WP Tavern's website, which also includes a transcript of the conversation.
I wrote a short post about it on my blog. I included links to listen in my post if any of that interests you.
I was recently a guest on the WP Tavern Jukebox Podcast with @nathanwrigley.com for my fourth appearance on the show. We covered WordPress release strategies, the state of the contributor community, and why the resurgence of open technologies has me feeling good about what's ahead for the project.
But these final testing steps are one of the easiest ways to get involved contributing to WordPress, bringing in contributors from all over the world. How can we make that experience more valuable, both for the release and for the contributors themselves?
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Every time a version of WordPress is released, there are dozens of contributors who perform final testing on the built packages before it's pushed out to the world.
If you've ever participated in a "release party" you know it can feel a bit chaotic or intimidating.
I wrote a bit about our conversations, and included links to various ways to listen on my site.
While I was writing this post, @jonathanwold.com actually reached out to see if I would be a guest on the Crossword podcast. We discussed this concept in depth, the importance of being prepared when new contributors show up, the nuance between a do-ocracy and a meritocracy, and more!
This is an amazing opportunity to prepare yourself for the impact AI will have on our society long term. Don't be left behind. Instead, lead the way!
The state has launched a partnership with Google through the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to offer all Massachusetts residents access to AI training and certificate programs COMPLETELY FREE through December of 2027. The program includes access to the new Google AI Professional Certificate.
It's changing how we work, think, behave, plan, interact, and so much more in ways we don't yet recognize. Understanding how it works and how to take advantage of it is so important.
If you're a Massachusetts resident, pay attention! There's a new program that officially launched at the end of February that everyone should take advantage of.
While "AI" may be the latest annoying buzz word of the tech industry the last 24 months, it's not going anywhere.
Watching him present reminded me why "letting go" is one of the hardest but most important skills for an open source maintainer to have.
At @fosdem.org this past weekend, I had one of those moments that makes you reflect on what good open source collaboration really looks like. Fellow @wordpress.org Core Committer Dennis Snell gave a talk about how the story behind the HTML API.
Criticism IS a form of contribution. But the nuance of how you offer it matters just as much as the what.
When should you speak up? How can you frame concerns? I wrote about offering constructive criticism in open source and why your voice matters.
Is it fair to criticize an open source project when you don't have all the information?
A recent Crossword podcast discussion with Jonathan Wold and Luke Carbis about WordPress 6.9's Notes feature got me thinking about this tension many contributors feel.
I may be missing it, but I can't find where the recordings are being posted, if any are public yet.
The Janson auditorium at the Université libre de Bruxelles Campus du Solbosch. The room is near capacity with empty seats scattered throughout the room.
An attendee view of the opening remarks for FOSDEM 2026. The room is at capacity with some attendees sitting on the stairs.
Opening remarks at @fosdem.org 2026. If you’re here, let me know so we can find each other! #fosdem
I'm really looking forward to attending @fosdem.org this weekend. Who else will be there? And if you've attended before, hit me with your best tips (the schedule is massive)! #fosdem #opensource
I always struggle choosing images to accompany my writing. I’m curious what strategies others use, especially when there’s imagery would be more metaphoric.
As much as possible, I try to use photos from the @wordpress.org photo directory, but I occasionally use AI.
We’re stronger together, so we should celebrate each other’s major milestones and the communities behind them. There’s a lot we can learn from each other.
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Drupal 1.0.0 release. While @wordpress.org and Drupal try to solve many of the same problems, both are thriving projects in the battle of open vs. closed source.
You'll find more details on the retrospective process on the Make WordPress Core blog post.
There's a few days left to submit @wordpress.org 6.9 release cycle feedback. All are welcome to share feedback (even those who did not contribute directly to the release). Understanding what did/did not go well is the only way processes can be improved! So take a moment to fill out this short form 🙏
Open source projects falter due to a lack of sufficient funding all the time. As consumers of open source, we need to do better. And as advocates, we need to be louder when we champion OSS.
While it’s great to see so many companies rally to support @tailwindcss.com as a result, it shouldn’t take a situation like this for companies relying on open source to step up and do the right thing. Everything is OK this time, but it may not be next time for another project.
I’ve been listening to @adamwathan.com’s podcast since he began last November, so this week’s news was not a complete surprise. But it’s always disappointing when it actually gets to the point of layoffs. I couldn’t help the feeling of déjà vu.
If you've ever wanted to lead a @WordPress release, the call for volunteers to help with 7.0 is out! Give it a read and volunteer in the comments if you are interested in serving on the release squad.
The proposed 2026 @wordpress.org release schedule is out! Take a look, chime in with thoughts, and mark your calendars. make.wordpress.org/project/2025...
Curious about your (or another's) contribution history for WordPress? My contribution history tool now includes WordPress 6.9 in the results.
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