10th Commitiversary  ## Metadata - Author: [[jorbin]] - Full Title: 10th Commitiversary - Category: #articles - Document Note: --- tags: [#wordpress, #open-source, #community] - #commitiversary - #php - #contributor Author: Aaron Jorbin Source: Blog Post Reference: [10th Commitiversary](https://aaron.jorb.in/10th-commitiversary/) date created: 2024-09-30 16:30 --- # Title: Celebrating 10 Years of WordPress Contributions: Aaron Jorbin's Commitiversary ## Table of Contents:  - 📝 [Summary](#summary) - 📖 [Main Content](#main-content) - 🗒️ [Notes](#notes) - 📖 [References](#references) - 🗣️ [Paraphrase](#paraphrase) - 📰 [Newsletter](#newsletter) - ✅ [Action Items](#action-items) - 🧪 [Hypotheses](#hypotheses) - 📊 [Methodology](#methodology) - ❓ [Questions](#questions) - 🔮 [Future Research](#future-research) - 💡 [Implications](#implications) - 🧠 [Learning Styles Assessment](#learning-styles-assessment) - 📊 [Accessibility Assessment](#accessibility-assessment) - 🌍 [DEIB Assessment](#deib-assessment) - ✅ [Logical Validity](#logical-validity) - 🔍 [SEO Evaluation](#seo-evaluation) - 🎯 [Conclusion](#conclusion) ### References: - Aaron Jorbin's Blog: [10th Commitiversary](https://aaron.jorb.in/10th-commitiversary/) ## 📝 Summary: Aaron Jorbin reflects on his journey as a WordPress contributor, marking his 10th commitiversary. He shares his growth over the past decade, the importance of collaboration within the WordPress community, and how his work has evolved from making simple contributions to becoming an integral part of WordPress' development. Aaron celebrates the open-source ethos and encourages others to join and contribute. ## 📖 Main Content: In this blog post, Aaron Jorbin celebrates ten years of contributing to WordPress. He begins by reminiscing about his first commit, discussing how it was a small yet meaningful step towards joining the broader community. Over the years, Aaron has not only contributed code but has also built lasting relationships with other contributors and expanded his role to help lead and mentor new participants. The blog post emphasizes the value of consistent contributions, not just from a technical standpoint but also in fostering community spirit. Aaron highlights how his contributions have grown in complexity and impact, illustrating the power of collaboration in open source. He underscores the importance of mentoring and shares how teaching others to contribute has become a fulfilling aspect of his work. Aaron ends by expressing gratitude for the community and encourages more people to participate in open source, emphasizing the role everyone plays in the continued success of WordPress. ### 🗒️ Notes - **Commitiversary Celebration**: Aaron reflects on 10 years of contributing to WordPress. - Began with a simple commit, evolved into significant contributions. - Values the growth journey and personal relationships developed. - **Contribution Growth**: - From simple bug fixes to more impactful changes. - Highlights the role of collaboration and community. - **Mentoring Others**: - Found fulfillment in teaching new contributors. - Emphasizes the importance of building a welcoming environment for new participants. - **Community Spirit**: - Contribution is not just about code; it is about growing and supporting a vibrant community. - Encourages others to take part in the WordPress project. ## 📖 References: - [Aaron Jorbin's 10th Commitiversary Blog](https://aaron.jorb.in/10th-commitiversary/) ## 🗣️ Paraphrase:  1. Aaron reflects on his ten-year journey with WordPress, recalling how his contributions have progressed from small fixes to major code changes that influence the entire platform. He values not just the technical achievements but also the personal relationships forged through collaboration. 2. He shares that mentoring has become a key aspect of his involvement, finding satisfaction in helping others start their contributor journeys. Aaron believes in creating a supportive space for newcomers, ensuring that everyone feels they belong in the open-source community. ## 📰 Newsletter: 🎉 **Celebrating a Decade of Contributions!** Aaron Jorbin recently marked his 10th commitiversary with WordPress! From fixing his first bug to now mentoring new contributors, Aaron's journey is a testament to the power of consistent, collaborative work in open source. His story is a reminder of the importance of giving back to the community and the impact we can all make—no matter how small our start. Whether you're curious about contributing or looking for inspiration to continue, Aaron's experience highlights why the WordPress community is truly something special. 🌱 [Read more about Aaron's journey](https://aaron.jorb.in/10th-commitiversary/). ## ✅ Action Items: - **Open Source Advocacy**: Highlight Aaron's journey to inspire others about the value of contributing to open source. - **Mentorship Focus**: Consider developing more structured mentorship opportunities to onboard new contributors, much like Aaron’s experiences. - **Career Development**: Use Aaron's example of growth from simple contributions to complex ones to advocate for how contributing to WordPress can advance one's career in technology. ## 🧪 Hypotheses: - Contributors who have mentors during their initial contributions are more likely to continue contributing to open-source projects long-term. - Consistent contribution over time leads to increased responsibilities and roles in community leadership positions. ### 📊 Methodology: - **Survey New Contributors**: Assess the influence of mentorship on their decision to continue contributing. - **Longitudinal Study**: Track contributors over several years to see how early mentorship impacts long-term involvement. ### ❓ Questions: - How can we better support new contributors in their early journey, ensuring they feel welcomed and empowered? - What role does community recognition play in encouraging continued open-source contributions? ### 🔮 Future Research: - Investigate the effectiveness of different types of mentorship (formal vs. informal) in retaining contributors in open-source projects. - Explore the impact of recognition programs on contributor retention rates. ### 💡 Implications:  - Future research could inform how open-source communities structure onboarding and mentorship programs, ultimately improving contributor retention and satisfaction. ### 🧠 Learning Styles Assessment: - **Visual Learners (Spatial)**: - **Present**: The article is text-heavy without visual aids. - **Improve**: Add flowcharts or timelines to visually represent Aaron's journey through WordPress contributions. - **Aural Learners (Auditory-Musical)**: - **Present**: None. - **Improve**: Offer an audio version of the blog post to support auditory learners. - **Verbal Learners (Linguistic)**: - **Present**: Rich descriptions of personal growth and community involvement. - **Improve**: Include additional links to related readings on mentorship in open-source communities. - **Physical Learners (Kinesthetic)**: - **Present**: Limited. - **Improve**: Suggest actionable exercises, such as "commit your first bug fix" to engage kinesthetic learners. - **Logical Learners (Mathematical)**: - **Present**: Logical progression of Aaron’s growth is outlined. - **Improve**: Include more structured problem-solving examples related to Aaron's contributions. - **Social Learners (Interpersonal)**: - **Present**: Discussion on mentoring and community collaboration. - **Improve**: Provide prompts for group discussions or forums where contributors can share their stories. - **Solitary Learners (Intrapersonal)**: - **Present**: Reflections on Aaron's personal growth journey. - **Improve**: Include journaling prompts for readers to reflect on their own contribution goals. - **Naturalistic Learners**: - **Present**: None. - **Improve**: Draw parallels between Aaron’s gradual contributions and natural growth processes. ### 📊 Accessibility Assessment: - **Screen Reader Compatibility**: The blog uses standard HTML, making it generally accessible. - **Improve**: Ensure all images include alt text for better screen reader support. - **Keyboard Navigation**: Content is accessible via keyboard. - **Contrast and Readability**: No major iss - Document Tags: [[jorbin]] [[wordpress]] [[wordpress contribution]] - Summary: commitiversary(noun)com·​mit·i·​ver·​sa·​ry kə-ˈmit-ə-vərs-rē Ten years ago yesterday I took some code that someone suggested belonged in WordPress and made the decision that it belonged in WordPress. This wasn’t a change to the actual distributed code of WordPress but was a change that affected the builders of WordPress. Since that time, I’ve made 538 additional commits. Here […] - URL: https://aaron.jorb.in/10th-commitiversary/ commitiversary*(noun)* com·​mit·i·​ver·​sa·​ry kə-ˈmit-ə-vərs-rē 1. The annual recurrence of a date marking your first commit to a project. “*It is my 10th commitiversary*“ 2. The celerbration of a commitiversary. “*For my Commitiversary I am writing this blog post*“ Ten years ago yesterday I took some code that someone suggested belonged in WordPress and made the decision that [it belonged in WordPress](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/29795). This wasn’t a change to the actual distributed code of WordPress but was a change that affected the builders of WordPress. Since that time, I’ve made 538 additional commits. Here are 10 facts to celebrate this commitiversary. 1. 351 of my commits have been to trunk, 155 to different branches and 33 have been to create branches. 2. I’ve propped 319 different invididuals. 3. The person I’ve propped the most is Jonathan Desrosiers. [I’m third on his list](https://jonathandesrosiers.com/2024/07/11-years-contributing-to-wordpress/), can you tell we like to work on similiar things? 4. 2016 is the year I made the most commits with 131 commits that year. 2022 is the year I made the fewest with 6. I’m currently at 99 for 2024. 5. I’ve never committed during the 0700 hour or 1000 hour UTC. 6. 45% of my commits happened between 17:00 and 20:59 UTC. 7. Besides myself, I’ve given “unprops” to 4 other people. 8. I’ve propped three different people with “matt” in their username include one who’s username is just [matt](https://profiles.wordpress.org/matt/). 9. My commits have touched 517 different files. 10. It has remained an honor and a pleasure to work on WordPress Core I’ve spent the last year as an independant and community sponsored committer. If you would like to support my work, [I would love to have it](https://github.com/sponsors/aaronjorbin). I’ve previusly blogged my [ninth](https://aaron.jorb.in/nine-years-of-being-a-committer-for-wordpress-core/), [eighth](https://aaron.jorb.in/five-lessons-from-eight-years-as-a-wordpress-core-committer/), [seventh](https://aaron.jorb.in/brief-reflections-on-seven-years-as-a-wordpress-core-committer/), and [third](https://aaron.jorb.in/three-years-as-a-wordpress-committer/) commitiversary., 10th Commitiversary, jorbin, 01j91x76hndmgt8trapx8w3ppr.