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Joshua Diamond

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Joshua Diamond

Josh contributed to the qmk/qmk_firmware repository by developing a keyboard encoder keys feature that expands key encoding capabilities, laying the groundwork for advanced macro and encoder workflows. He implemented this by marking specific keys as encoders in the codebase, using C and JSON configuration to enable functions beyond standard key presses. In addition, Josh addressed a compilation issue in the OS Detection module by correcting header inclusion, which restored reliable debug builds under the OS_DETECTION_DEBUG_ENABLE flag. His work demonstrated a focused approach to embedded systems and firmware development, delivering targeted improvements that enhanced both customization and build stability for the project.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

50%Features

Repository Contributions

2Total
Bugs
1
Commits
2
Features
1
Lines of code
8
Activity Months2

Work History

February 2026

1 Commits • 1 Features

Feb 1, 2026

February 2026 monthly summary for qmk/qmk_firmware. The month focused on delivering an advanced customization feature that enhances key encoding capabilities for users and sets the foundation for macro/encoder workflows.

December 2025

1 Commits

Dec 1, 2025

December 2025: Focused fix for the OS Detection module in qmk_firmware to restore reliable builds under the OS_DETECTION_DEBUG_ENABLE flag. The change corrects a header inclusion in os_detection, addressing compilation failures caused by the debug path and aligning with related work in PRs #25869 and PR #24356. Result: green, maintainable debug builds for OS detection features, improving developer productivity and release confidence.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

CJSON

Technical Skills

JSON configurationembedded systemsfirmware developmentkeyboard firmware development

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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qmk/qmk_firmware

Dec 2025 Feb 2026
2 Months active

Languages Used

CJSON

Technical Skills

embedded systemsfirmware developmentJSON configurationkeyboard firmware development