hpr4309 :: Talking with Yorik
An interview with Yorik, maintainer of FreeCAD, during their pre-FOSDEM hackathon
Hosted by Trollercoaster on Thursday, 2025-02-06 is flagged as Clean and is released under a CC-BY-SA license.
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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