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Michael Blix

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Michael Blix

Contributed to mrdoob/three.js by developing and refining features focused on 3D graphics, AR interactivity, and robust file export workflows. Delivered enhancements such as dual-controller AR hit-testing, customizable geometry parameters, and improved USDZ export reliability through scene hierarchy management and naming sanitization. Applied JavaScript and HTML to implement animation timing fidelity in USDLoader, ensuring accurate playback for USD assets. Strengthened automated testing and CI/CD pipelines by adding end-to-end and unit tests for exporters and loaders, increasing release confidence. Prioritized clear documentation and onboarding, enabling smoother adoption of new features and reducing friction for both users and contributors.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

88%Features

Repository Contributions

16Total
Bugs
1
Commits
16
Features
7
Lines of code
1,727
Activity Months6

Work History

May 2026

1 Commits • 1 Features

May 1, 2026

May 2026: Focused delivery for mrdoob/three.js with an enhancement to USDLoader for animation timing fidelity. Key accomplishment: USDLoader now preserves animation timing metadata (frames per second and time codes per second), improving animation playback accuracy for USD assets. Implemented new timing metadata handling logic and added unit tests to validate correct interpretation of metadata. The change was implemented in a single commit and aligns with USD-based content workflows, delivering measurable improvements in rendering fidelity and pipeline reliability. No major bug fixes were required this month. Overall impact: higher fidelity USD animations in web deployments, reduced drift, and smoother integration with USD pipelines. Technologies/skills demonstrated: JavaScript/TypeScript coding, unit testing, Git collaboration (co-authored commit), and a focus on performance and reliability.

October 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Oct 1, 2025

October 2025 (mrdoob/three.js): Key feature delivered — USDZ Exporter improvements centered on accurate material representation and normal map support. Implemented corrected material property types and a dedicated normal-map setup (commit 3220e981e9b3d2a77d615bbf2aa9da114f6cf551). Major bugs fixed: none reported in this period. Overall impact: higher fidelity USDZ exports, reducing post-export adjustments and speeding AR asset pipelines; improved reliability for iOS/macOS AR workflows. Technologies/skills demonstrated: JavaScript/Three.js, USDZ export pipeline, material system typing, and maintainability-focused refactoring.

August 2025

2 Commits • 1 Features

Aug 1, 2025

Month: 2025-08 Monthly Summary for repository mrdoob/three.js focusing on testing enhancements and CI improvements. Key features delivered: - USDZ exporter/loader end-to-end test added to validate export/import data integrity. - CI workflow updated to run addons unit tests, improving coverage and regression detection in automated pipelines. Major bugs fixed: - No critical bugs reported this month. Primary focus was expanding test coverage and stabilizing CI processes to reduce production risk. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Strengthened automated testing for USDZ export/import paths and addons, increasing release confidence and reducing regressions. - Faster feedback cycles through automated E2E and addon unit tests in CI, enabling earlier issue detection and faster repair. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - End-to-end testing, unit testing, and CI/CD workflow optimization. - USDZ export/import data integrity validation. - Workflow automation and integration testing for addon components. Committed changes (examples): - 823efd90352b6a5575e34bb20f116b56461e8869: Tests: Add an USDZ e2e test (#31662) - 46cd832a6b940f74ba6659c20a664fb84d937160: Run addons unit tests (#31664)

July 2025

8 Commits • 2 Features

Jul 1, 2025

July 2025 monthly summary focused on improving export reliability and developer onboarding for three.js. Key efforts centered on USDZ export enhancements and documentation improvements for KTX2 export, delivering tangible business value through more reliable pipelines and clearer guidance for users and contributors.

May 2025

2 Commits

May 1, 2025

May 2025: Improved USDZ export reliability in mrdoob/three.js by aligning documentation with actual defaults and correcting indentation, ensuring properly formatted USDZ output. These changes reduce asset-import issues and enhance developer confidence in the USDZ workflow.

April 2025

2 Commits • 2 Features

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025 monthly summary for mrdoob/three.js: Delivered two capabilities enhancing AR interactivity and geometry customization, with commits focusing on AR hit-test reliability, dual-controller support, and CapsuleGeometry heightSegments parameter. These changes improve user experience in AR demos, broaden the library's applicability for interactive experiences, and improve developer productivity via documentation and editor UI integration.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness95.0%
Maintainability93.0%
Architecture91.2%
Performance92.6%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

HTMLJavaScriptYAML

Technical Skills

3D GraphicsAPI DesignCI/CDDocumentationFile ExportFile Export/ImportFile ExportersGeometryJSDocJavaScriptJavaScript DevelopmentMaterial ShadingRefactoringScene Graph ManagementTesting

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

mrdoob/three.js

Apr 2025 May 2026
6 Months active

Languages Used

JavaScriptHTMLYAML

Technical Skills

3D GraphicsAPI DesignDocumentationGeometryJavaScriptWebXR