hpr4309 :: Talking with Yorik

An interview with Yorik, maintainer of FreeCAD, during their pre-FOSDEM hackathon

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Introduction

  • Host welcomes Yorik to the podcast.
  • Brief mention of the hackathon and FreeCAD.

Who is Yorik?

  • Introduction of Yorik as a co-founder of FreeCAD.

The Hackathon Event

  • Discussion about the FreeCAD hackathon at the hackerspace.

FreeCAD Development & Community

  • Who is involved in the development?
  • The role of contributors in shaping FreeCAD.

FreeCAD’s Role in Open-Source CAD

  • Why FreeCAD matters in the open-source ecosystem.
  • Key features that differentiate FreeCAD from proprietary software.

Challenges in Open-Source Development

  • What are the biggest hurdles in developing FreeCAD?
  • Funding, contributions, and sustainability of FreeCAD.

Future of FreeCAD

  • Where is FreeCAD heading?
  • New features and roadmap for upcoming releases.

How to Get Involved

  • Ways to contribute to FreeCAD (coding, documentation, community support).
  • How non-programmers can help.

Closing Remarks

  • Final thoughts from Yorik.
  • How to follow FreeCAD updates and get involved in the community.


Website: freecad.org

Forum: forum.freecad.org

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