Jonathan Desrosiers
@jonathandesrosiers.com
Passionate about open source. WordPress Core Committer. Principal Software Engineer @ Bluehost.
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12 Years Contributing to WordPress
Join me as I reflect on reaching a new milestone: 12 years of contributing to the WordPress Open Source project.
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I'm proud to be listed as a featured maintainer in a new book assembled by Nick Vidal that collects the stories of more than 50 Open Source maintainers. I've written more about the book and reflected on 12 years of contributing to WordPress in my latest post.
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.
February 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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.
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.
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.
February 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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.
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.
Opening remarks at @fosdem.org 2026. If you’re here, let me know so we can find each other! #fosdem
January 31, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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
January 28, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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.
As much as possible, I try to use photos from the @wordpress.org photo directory, but I occasionally use AI.
January 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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.
As much as possible, I try to use photos from the @wordpress.org photo directory, but I occasionally use AI.
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.
January 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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.
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 🙏
WordPress 6.9 "Gene" Release Retrospective
Let's reflect on the experience of the WordPress 6.9 release process and use what you learned to improve future releases. This form is for everyone who participates in the WordPress community, not jus...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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 🙏
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.
January 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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.
WordPress 7.0 Call for Volunteers
Planning for WordPress 7.0 is underway with a proposed release date of April 9, 2026. This post outlines the key milestone dates and includes a call for volunteers to help lead the release. Whether…
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January 9, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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...
Proposal: 2026 Major Release Schedule
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect and start thinking about what the major release schedule for the 2026 calendar year will be. This year, the community came together and published two …
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December 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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...
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Curious about your (or another's) contribution history for WordPress? My contribution history tool now includes WordPress 6.9 in the results.
peterwilson.cc/wordpress-co...
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WordPress Core Contribution History - Peter Wilson
Review an individual contributor's history of props to WordPress Core and the credit they received in each release.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Curious about your (or another's) contribution history for WordPress? My contribution history tool now includes WordPress 6.9 in the results.
peterwilson.cc/wordpress-co...
peterwilson.cc/wordpress-co...
A HUGE thank you goes out to every single one of the 920+ contributors who helped to make this release possible! Following the theme of luck from my 7 year First Commit-iversary post, I am truly lucky to "hit the button" on stage at State of the Word pushing this release to the world!
Meet WordPress 6.9 “Gene”.
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
This release delivers collaboration with soul. Notes in the editor, smooth drag and drop, new creative blocks, and faster performance across your site.
Discover what is new and upgrade today: wordpress.org/download/releas...
#WordPress
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A HUGE thank you goes out to every single one of the 920+ contributors who helped to make this release possible! Following the theme of luck from my 7 year First Commit-iversary post, I am truly lucky to "hit the button" on stage at State of the Word pushing this release to the world!
I'm just over an hour late sharing on social media because of plane WiFi, but yesterday (November 30th) marked the 7 year anniversary of making my first commit to the code base of the @wordpress.org open source project.
December 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I'm just over an hour late sharing on social media because of plane WiFi, but yesterday (November 30th) marked the 7 year anniversary of making my first commit to the code base of the @wordpress.org open source project.
WordPress Core Committer Check-in: November 2025
Core Committers Check-in – November 2025
This post summarizes key discussions from the Core Committer meeting held on November 25, 2025 with project leadership. As with previous check-ins, the goal is to align on key initiatives, gather f…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
WordPress Core Committer Check-in: November 2025
I'm really excited for the @wordpress.org 6.9 release! There's. A. Ton. The field guide is now live, and it proves my point (it's a doozy). I'm looking forward to seeing the community build on top of the new Notes feature, which unlocks new ways to collaborate!
WordPress 6.9 Field Guide
This guide outlines major developer features and breaking changes in 6.9 and is published in the Release Candidate phase to help inform WordPress extending developers, Core developers, and others. …
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November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I'm really excited for the @wordpress.org 6.9 release! There's. A. Ton. The field guide is now live, and it proves my point (it's a doozy). I'm looking forward to seeing the community build on top of the new Notes feature, which unlocks new ways to collaborate!
All known PHP 8.5 incompatibilities in WordPress Core have been fixed for the @wordpress.org 6.9 release scheduled for December 2. This release will have "beta support" for PHP 8.5, which is just the label applied to PHP versions with less than 10% adoptions across all WP sites.
PHP 8.5 support in WordPress 6.9
PHP 8.5 was released on November 20th. Contributors to WordPress have been busy in recent months preparing for this version and we’re happy to report that all issues reported against PHP 8.5 …
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November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
All known PHP 8.5 incompatibilities in WordPress Core have been fixed for the @wordpress.org 6.9 release scheduled for December 2. This release will have "beta support" for PHP 8.5, which is just the label applied to PHP versions with less than 10% adoptions across all WP sites.
Just boarded my train to NYC for the #EvolveDigital Summit this Thursday & Friday. I'm looking forward to talking to attendees to hear what everyone is working on! Who will I see there?
November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Just boarded my train to NYC for the #EvolveDigital Summit this Thursday & Friday. I'm looking forward to talking to attendees to hear what everyone is working on! Who will I see there?
Version 6.9 of @wordpress.org is due out on December 2nd. There is a handful of developer-focused changes that are worth sharing, so here they are! make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
Miscellaneous Developer-focused Changes in 6.9
In WordPress 6.9, a handful of small, developer-focused changes were made that deserve to be called out. Let’s take a look! PHP 8.5 New Function Polyfills The upcoming 8.5 release of PHP includes 2…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Version 6.9 of @wordpress.org is due out on December 2nd. There is a handful of developer-focused changes that are worth sharing, so here they are! make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...
On November 20-21 2025, I'll be speaking at the EvolveDigital Summit in NYC. Too often, security is treated as an afterthought or a one-time task to check off a list. But that approach often leaves sites vulnerable and owners frustrated.
October 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
On November 20-21 2025, I'll be speaking at the EvolveDigital Summit in NYC. Too often, security is treated as an afterthought or a one-time task to check off a list. But that approach often leaves sites vulnerable and owners frustrated.
Happy Sports Equinox! The "sports equinox" is when all four major North American sports leagues (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL) play on the same day. While initially rare, they have become more and more common in recent years. Today is the first and only scheduled equinox for 2025.
October 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Happy Sports Equinox! The "sports equinox" is when all four major North American sports leagues (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL) play on the same day. While initially rare, they have become more and more common in recent years. Today is the first and only scheduled equinox for 2025.
Today is my birthday! I decided to write my first birthday blog post to set a few goals for myself over the course of the next 365 days.
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Today is my 13,881st day in existence and the first day of being 38. I have a lot to be thankful for, but also a lot to work on. I’ve never written one of these birthday posts before, but I’ve been tr...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Today is my birthday! I decided to write my first birthday blog post to set a few goals for myself over the course of the next 365 days.
As I was waiting to head to the @wordcampcanada.bsky.social after party to meet more people and have more conversations, I wrote up some reflections on the event. jonathandesrosiers.com/2025/10/revi...
Revitalizing the Stagnant Web: Reflections from WordCamp Canada
The WordPress community can be so strange sometimes. But I mean that in a really good way! The last few days at WordCamp Canada were a great reminder of that. I always walk away from a WordCamp feelin...
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October 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
As I was waiting to head to the @wordcampcanada.bsky.social after party to meet more people and have more conversations, I wrote up some reflections on the event. jonathandesrosiers.com/2025/10/revi...
WordPress competitors are out in force for @wordcampcanada.bsky.social 👀
October 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
WordPress competitors are out in force for @wordcampcanada.bsky.social 👀
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If you're at @wordcampcanada.bsky.social (or otherwise in the Ottawa area next week), then join me and @jonathandesrosiers.com at the @senators.bsky.social ice hockey game on Thursday night!
#WordPress #WordCamp #WCEH #Hockey #Sportsball #SorryFelixItsNotSoccer
#WordPress #WordCamp #WCEH #Hockey #Sportsball #SorryFelixItsNotSoccer
If you’ll be in Ottawa for @wordcampcanada.bsky.social, there’s a @senators.bsky.social game on Thursday night and I’ll be there with a few other community members. If you’re free and want to join, let me know! I shared more details on my site.
Unofficial WordCamp Canada Side Event: Ottawa Senators Game
Few things are more Canadian than hockey. When I travel, I always try to squeeze in a sporting event to add another stadium to my list. As luck would have it, the Ottawa Senators have a home game on T...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
If you're at @wordcampcanada.bsky.social (or otherwise in the Ottawa area next week), then join me and @jonathandesrosiers.com at the @senators.bsky.social ice hockey game on Thursday night!
#WordPress #WordCamp #WCEH #Hockey #Sportsball #SorryFelixItsNotSoccer
#WordPress #WordCamp #WCEH #Hockey #Sportsball #SorryFelixItsNotSoccer
If you’ll be in Ottawa for @wordcampcanada.bsky.social, there’s a @senators.bsky.social game on Thursday night and I’ll be there with a few other community members. If you’re free and want to join, let me know! I shared more details on my site.
Unofficial WordCamp Canada Side Event: Ottawa Senators Game
Few things are more Canadian than hockey. When I travel, I always try to squeeze in a sporting event to add another stadium to my list. As luck would have it, the Ottawa Senators have a home game on T...
jonathandesrosiers.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If you’ll be in Ottawa for @wordcampcanada.bsky.social, there’s a @senators.bsky.social game on Thursday night and I’ll be there with a few other community members. If you’re free and want to join, let me know! I shared more details on my site.