It’s a quirky entry in the world of CAD, but it has its use cases. Like LaTeX compared to Microsoft Word, OpenSCAD uses scripted input to later generate the final product, instead of the graphical WYSIWYG approach of most CAD packages.
With input parameters and geometric macros, the programmatic modeling makes it convenient to generate variants from a single design. Setting up said program will usually require more mathematical setup than a normal CAD package would require, but the result is easier to share and reuse by others than is possible with proprietary CAD software.
If anything, it’s worth trying out in a hobby project, to get a different perspective on the modelling process.
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