Joomla in Faces. Sergio Iglesias (developer)

In the fast-paced world of web development, two decades of experience represent a deep well of knowledge. We are thrilled to present our conversation with Sergio Iglesias, a certified Joomla developer from Spain who has been crafting digital solutions for over 20 years. In this interview, Sergio shares his insights on the evolution of web development, the enduring power of Joomla, and the principles behind building successful, long-lasting digital projects.

My name is Sergio Iglesias, and I’ve been a web developer for over 20 years. I mainly work with Joomla, PHP, and CodeIgniter. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping small businesses and professionals build efficient, secure, and well-structured websites. I’m also dedicated to training and knowledge sharing — both through my blog and by participating in events and talks related to web development and open-source software.

It happened many years ago when I joined a company that was using Joomla for its clients. There, I learned how it worked and quickly saw its potential. It was a more efficient way to develop dynamic websites without having to code everything from scratch. Joomla caught my attention for its flexibility and logical structure. Shortly after, I attended the JoomlaDay Spain held in Barcelona (the second one ever organized in Spain) and met the amazing community behind it all. Since then, it has been my CMS of choice.

Open-source software and community collaboration are two values that deeply motivate me. Joomla has given me a lot professionally, and contributing is my way of giving something back. Sharing knowledge and learning from other Joomlers keeps my curiosity and drive for improvement alive.

The Spanish Joomla community is very active, diverse, and collaborative. We have professionals from different fields — development, design, marketing, and training — all sharing the same passion for Joomla. Every year we celebrate the JoomlaDay ES, contribute to translations, documentation, and promotional activities. It’s a close-knit, highly committed community that keeps growing.

It’s true that some years ago there were more JUGs and events, but I believe we’re now consolidating a strong core group that can achieve great things.

There’s still room to enhance the user experience in the backend, strengthen API and external system integrations, and update official documentation and training resources. Joomla is incredibly powerful, but sometimes it’s hard to showcase all that potential to newcomers.

It’s a huge milestone. Reaching 20 years proves the project’s maturity and the strength of its community. Joomla has evolved and adapted to technological changes while staying relevant thanks to its dedicated volunteers.