How is the modding scene doing?

I haven't really played since the 1.8 modding disaster.

Has modding recoverd from the restrictions that came from the changes to block data?

I rember that shortly after the changes, Mods looked very basic. A lot like they did back in FTB Ultimate and before.

I started watching Direwolf again lately and it looks like a lot of the problems have been solved.

Anyone with more information than me?

Edit: Sounds Great - looks like I'll be playing minecraft again in half a year.

Thanks for the Info