Darktable, an industry software for amateur photographers, is facing challenges due to the lack of method and structure in its development process. The software, which requires a deep understanding of colorimetry and psychophysics, fails to adhere to established interaction paradigms and has been degrading basic features. The module organization and order have been poorly implemented, resulting in confusion and the need for extensive documentation. The introduction of new features, such as support for MIDI devices and video game controllers, has been ill-received by users. Additionally, the recent changes to collection filters have caused more harm than good. The software suffers from technical debt and lacks proper developer documentation.
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