Render the author and date from the front matter
For consistency over time, it would be good to have the template render the author and date information at the top of the page.
---
title: "Committer Status for a New Hire"
description: >
The Open Source Rules of Engagement defined in the Eclipse Foundation Development Process
emphasizes meritocracy, transparency, and openness. Committer status is earned through
visible contributions, not job titles or employer affiliation.
author: Wayne Beaton
date: 2025-09-02
---
By Wayne Beaton
We have the information in the header, duplicating that information in the content will lead inevitably result in inconsistencies.