55,041,902 Lines of Code

This article explores the evolution of KDE's core software code base, including libraries (Frameworks), desktop (Plasma), and standard applications (Gear). The author compares current statistics to a 2009 analysis, noting growth from 4,273,291 to 8,173,148 lines of code. However, git history reveals 55,041,902 lines were written in total, accounting for churn and deletions. The piece highlights the collaborative effort of thousands of contributors over decades, emphasizing that behind every shipped line, about 7 lines were written, modified, or deleted. It's a tech-focused reflection on open-source software development and version control history.