Tag: Fork (software development)

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GZDoom Community Splinters Over AI-Generated Code Controversy, Sparks UZDoom Fork

The GZDoom development community is fracturing after creator Christoph Oelckers admitted to inserting AI-generated code into the codebase. Multiple developers have forked the project to create UZDoom, citing concerns about code quality and development transparency in what analysts suggest represents a broader debate about AI tools in open source projects.

Open Source Doom Port Community Divides Over AI Code Integration

The GZDoom community, responsible for one of the most popular modern ports of the classic Doom game, is experiencing a significant schism following revelations that project maintainer Christoph “Graf Zahl” Oelckers inserted AI-generated code into the codebase. According to reports, the controversy has led to the creation of a new fork called UZDoom by developers seeking a more collaborative development model.

by Bennett Laura
Assistive TechnologySoftware Guides

Zed Code Editor Launches Stable Windows Version, Challenging Microsoft’s VS Code Dominance

The developers behind the Zed code editor have announced stable Windows support, marking a significant expansion for the performance-focused development tool. Built using Rust with a custom GPU-accelerated framework, Zed now competes directly with Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code on Windows platforms. The release includes deep WSL integration and full extension compatibility through WebAssembly.

Windows Developers Gain New Code Editor Option

Windows users now have access to a stable version of the Zed code editor, according to reports from Zed Industries, the development company behind the project. Sources indicate this marks a significant milestone for the performance-focused development tool, which previously only offered stable versions for macOS and Linux systems. The expansion brings Zed into direct competition with Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code, the dominant code editor in the Windows development space.

by Daniel R.Collins