On 22/10/24 9:42 AM, Neil C Smith wrote:
OTOH, I don't think this is all suited to technical discussion on
individual code changes either, as there are also questions of broad
direction of travel raised here that need to be reconciled.
In the before time, in the Kingdom of Java, NetBeans was in thrall to
Java but held the prominent position of easily allowing the first use of
new features in Java. After the Java Kingdom was broken apart, NetBeans
lost much and without the support of the powerful Java overlords
NetBeans was diminished and scattered to the four winds. NetBeans found
refuge in the powerful walled city state of Apache; where residents are
only allowed commerce with those within its walls or with some who it
explicitly approves. NetBeans has a loyal following, some who are
aligned with Apache, and some who would remain in thrall to Java, and
some who find solace in NetBeans' culture; they are a varied lot and
their determination keeps NetBeans alive and growing. But NetBeans
struggles to work with those outside of Apache's allies or even to
accept contributions from those external to it through the magical
portal. In the new order, NetBeans endeavors to compete and grow, to
find its niche and regain its prominence; but it lacks distinction, and
a clear path, and goals, and direction.
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