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continue development of DVD-authoring tool

C ◇ dvd-creation GPL-2.0
★86STARS
⑂28FORKS
!11ISSUES
🏆#6,902GLOBAL RANK
🔥3DAYS TRENDING
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dvdauthor gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 86. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 5 stars a year. It ranks #75 among C repositories and #6,902 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

dvdauthor has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4830. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

dvdauthor is an open-source project written in C: continue development of DVD-authoring tool.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in dvd-creation. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/ldo/dvdauthor.git
cd dvdauthor

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

dvdauthor coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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 dvdauthor into C 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 GPL-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install dvdauthor using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ldo/dvdauthor.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for dvdauthor.

3

Import dvdauthor into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `dvdauthor --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 86 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-2.0 license.
Built in C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

ldo/dvdauthor is currently ranked #6,902 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does dvdauthor do? +

continue development of DVD-authoring tool

What language is dvdauthor written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: dvd-creation.

Is dvdauthor actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 5, 2021 with 11 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does dvdauthor have? +

dvdauthor has 86 stars and 28 forks on GitHub.

How does dvdauthor rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 86 stars, ldo/dvdauthor is ranked #6,902 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #75 among C projects.

What license is dvdauthor distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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