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This seems like an incredible amount of features in a single release, especially for such complex software. (I don't use 3D software, including Blender, so I ma

by rattray 10y ago

This seems like an incredible amount of features in a single release, especially for such complex software. (I don't use 3D software, including Blender, so I may be wrong). Does anyone know what their codebase health is like, and how they retain the ability to ship so much?

mikebelanger 10y ago
It is an incredible amount of features, but Blender goes through a lot of updates with mostly bug fixes as well. I know a lot of the added features in this release (Spherical Stereo, Bendy Bones) underwent development for quite a while, and the fact that they've stabilized around the same time might be more coincidence than anything else. As far as codebase health and its sustainability, I think the role of the Blender Foundation, and a very enthusiastic community has made Blender what it is today. Plus there open movie/games has disproportionately shaped its development.
pzone 10y ago
They are very well funded for an open source software community. The fast paced development is a result of their kickstarters, donation drives and so on.