User:Abhiram/GSoC2023/Abstract

The goal of this project is to update the Python codebase for Appleseed from Python 2 to Python 3 and update the PyQT code and GUI to PyQT6. This update is necessary to ensure that Appleseed continues to function correctly and avoid potential issues that may arise due to Python 2's deprecation.

The project will be divided into several tasks, including:

• Updating the preliminary Python code and build logic to Python 3.
• Updating PyQT code and testing on multiple platforms.
• Ensuring third-party integrations such as Blenderseed, Appleseed-maya, and Appleseed-max are compatible with the updated code.
• Updating the Boost C++ Libraries to the latest version.
• Ensuring compatibility with other dependencies, including OpenEXR, OIIO, Embree, and Qt.
• Making improvements and fixes to any bugs discovered during testing.

Updating Appleseed to Python 3 may affect some of its dependencies, including Boost, PySide/PyQT, PIL, and other Python dependencies. It's important to review the documentation and codebase of Appleseed and its dependencies to determine the full extent of the changes required to update the project to Python 3.