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Blender programming language

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    Rodney Zamora
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Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation. Advanced users employ scripting to customize the application and write specialized tools; often these are included in distributions of the application.

Q: What programming languages does Blender use?

A: Blender uses Python for its scripting and plugins, and C++ for its core and drivers.

Q: Is Blender written in C++?

A: From the Blender Wiki:

Blender is written in C, C++, and Python. The user interface uses OpenGL for fast feedback.

Q: Do I need Python for Blender?

A: No, you do not need Python for Blender. Blender has its own built-in programming language, called Blender Python, which is used for scripting, add-ons, and game logic.

Q: Why is Blender written in C?

A: There are many reasons why Blender is written in C. One reason is that C is a very powerful and widely-used programming language. It is used by many large companies, such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple. C is also the language that is used to write the Linux operating system.

Another reason why Blender is written in C is that it is a very efficient language. This means that it takes less time and effort to write code in C than in other languages. This is important because it means that the Blender development team can spend more time working on new features, and less time dealing with code that is inefficient or buggy.

Finally, C is a very portable language. This means that it can be easily ported to different platforms, such as Windows, Mac, and Linux. This is important because it means that Blender can be used on a wide variety of computers.