When WP Engine acquired WPackagist on March 12, the WordPress developer community faced a familiar question: what happens when critical open source infrastructure ends up under corporate control? The community already had an answer in progress. Four days later, WP Packages (formerly WP Composer) launched as a fully independent, community-funded alternative, with some neat additional…
Writing blog posts can take a lot of time. Between brainstorming ideas, creating outlines, and turning everything into a polished article, it’s easy to get stuck staring at a blank page. That’s where AI can make a big difference. Today’s AI blog tools have changed blogging by helping you generate ideas, write full blog post drafts, and optimize content for search engines. I’ve tried many AI blog generators while experimenting with different writing workflows, but only five really stood…
Hi, In less than two weeks, WordPress 7.0 is scheduled to be released. Are you ready? Or are you someone I used to be who waits two to three weeks to see what quirks early adopters find and if they warrant an early point release? Be that as it may, waiting only delays the inevitable,…
I’ve been taking an iterative approach to building Claudaborative Editing: build something to prove that the underlying concept works, then evolve on top of that. The first two iterations were answering a question I had: can an LLM genuinely improve the writing process? Along the way, I found a more important question: can it be…
First, I want to say how great the jazz scene is in New York. I caught a little Latin at my go-to Guantamera last night, but the band seemed to be phoning it in a bit, so I walked over to Dizzy’s and heard an amazing big band performance by the Diva all-women Jass Orchestra,…
In recent years, the concept of data sovereignty has become increasingly important. As more countries introduce or tighten regulations around where and how data must be stored and protected, companies serving the global internet community face a unique set of challenges. These regulatory requirements force hosting providers and infrastructure companies to think not just about…
The discussion emphasizes the complexity of creating a universal decentralized social network, highlighting the importance of innovation, competition, and building bridges between differing protocols.
AI is revolutionizing release communication for open source projects by automating updates, enhancing clarity, and maintaining human oversight, ensuring effective information delivery.
Matthias Pfefferle and Ryan Barrett discuss the Indie Web’s dual nature as both a philosophy and a protocol, emphasizing website ownership and the role of open standards like RSS.
Tonight, a project very near and dear to my heart, the Bay Lights in San Francisco, are officially re-lighting after a three-year hiatus. It’s been an incredible journey getting here. I literally mortgaged my apartment in 2013 to help fund them the first time around, and it’s such an honor to see them relit now…