Dennis Snell: Enter the mess: Shortcodes

Tonight I started working on some Shortcode processing in WordPress. This is an historically nasty problem because the Shortcode syntax and parsing is wildly dynamic. Shortcode syntax is only technically recognized for shortcodes registered at the time of parsing. This means that there is not a general Shortcode grammar. Whether a shortcode has “content,” meaning […]

Matt: Bruce Schneier on Systems

Bruce is one of my favorite writers. He packs profoundness. Also honored that he’s an advisor at Automattic, truly one of my idols. His blogs and books rocked my world when I was young. ​ 

OpenStation Blog: “I can’t imagine using WordPress any other way”: the love behind OpenStation

OPENSTATION · COMMUNITY VOICES Formerly Desktop Mode, now a new way to feel at home in wp-admin. A plugin can accumulate installs. It is rarer for people to describe it as a new way of thinking. As of September 25, 2026, OpenStation, known in its earliest releases as Desktop Mode, has inspired 23 public WordPress.org […]

Open Channels FM: Is It Time to Move On? Navigating Change and Letting Go in Fast-Paced Times

A reflection on recognizing the right time to move on from creative projects and handling self-doubt.​ 

Open Channels FM: Your Website Could Use a Changelog to Fuel Creativity

A website changelog helps creators document progress, celebrate small wins, showcase evolution, fuel creativity, and build audience trust. It can include updates, humor, and various formats, making it accessible for all.​ 

Open Channels FM: Navigating Support Systems from the Man Cold to Open Source and WordPress Open Web Alliance

Examining support systems behind open source, the open web, and everyday life, along with why sustaining these efforts is necessary.​ 

Open Channels FM: How Generational Perspectives Shape Our Digital Work Lives

Cami and Bob talk about adapting to tech changes growing older in the web industry and keeping routines that work.​ 

#234 – K. Adam White on Migrating to Blocks With Artisanal Care and Enterprise Efficiency

Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, migrating to blocks at an enterprise level and what’s involved in moving from […]

Open Channels FM: The Podcast Open Makers is Archived

The podcast network has reduced its active lineup to four shows, leading to no new episodes for Open Makers. However, past content remains accessible, with a shift towards deeper discussions on open source and web trends.​ 

Open Channels FM: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Genealogy During the Era of Artificial Intelligence

I makes genealogy faster and more accurate while Charleen Mullenweg explains the ongoing need for human review.​