Patchy provides an easy-to-use bicubic patch for 3D graphics in the Processing programming environment.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#639
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
patchy gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 11. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #639 among Java repositories and #10,225 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
24
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 20, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
patchy has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
patchy is an open-source project written in Java: Patchy provides an easy-to-use bicubic patch for 3D graphics in the Processing programming environment. .
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/jdf/patchy.git
cd patchy⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
patchy coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed patchy into Java backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install patchy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jdf/patchy.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for patchy.
Import patchy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `patchy --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
jdf/patchy is currently ranked #10,225 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does patchy do? +
Patchy provides an easy-to-use bicubic patch for 3D graphics in the Processing programming environment.
What language is patchy written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is patchy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 18, 2013 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does patchy have? +
patchy has 11 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does patchy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 11 stars, jdf/patchy is ranked #10,225 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #639 among Java projects.
What license is patchy distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
