Schedule: Release Schedule
Closed PR's in 11.3 timeframe: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/milestone/4?closed=1
1. Java
1.1 Java Editor
- JDK 14 – Support for records: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1895
- JDK 14 – Support for pattern matching in instanceof: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1870
- JEP-330 – Single Java source file debug support: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1857
- Add hints for variables and method return parameters: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1643
1.2 Gradle
1.2.1 Upgraded Gradle Tooling API to 6.0
1.2.2 Added Support for Custom Gradle Home
1.2.3 Added Support for Gradle Composite Projects
1.2.4 Recognize Kotlin based Gradle Projects
1.2.5 Several other Gradle Improvements and Bugfixes
Improvements:
- [NETBEANS-3115] Resolve third-party source against open Gradle projects. (#1871)
1.3 Maven
- Default JDK for Maven projects: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1566
1.4 Java LSP Server
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- Add TypeScript editor: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1692
1.5 Java EE
- [NETBEANS-3584] Payara Platform 5.194/5.201 support
- [NETBEANS-3515] Payara Server Hot Deploy support
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2. PHP
- Prioritize "--standard" parameter of the path of Code Sniffer: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1574
- Autocomplete for property and method without $this→: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1605
3. Appearance
3.1 Re-introduced Dark Metal and Dark Nimbus Look And Feels
3.2 FlatLaf Look and Feel Support
Thanks to Karl Tauber, dark and light FlatLaf support is integrated from scratch in 11.3.
- FlatLaf: optimized editor and view tabs in main window: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1888
- FlatLaf: fixed missing vertical lines in PropSheet: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1885
- FlatLaf: fix Conditional Breakpoint editor: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1881
- FlatLaf: progress bar improvements: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1884
- FlatLaf: improving editor and view tabs in main window: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1883
- Update FlatLaf from 0.24 to 0.25.1 and other fixes: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1882
- Remove experimental from FlatLafDark: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1873
- FlatLaf: multi-tabs in FlatLaf style: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1865
- FlatLaf: colors for history, versioning, debugger, bugtracking, etc: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1869
- Update FlatLaf from 0.23 to 0.24 and other fixes: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1858
- FlatLaf: fixes for form designer: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1846
- FlatLaf: fixes for check renderers and search combobox: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1847
- FlatLaf: new close, left, right, drop-down and maximize buttons for multi-tabs, breadcrumb bar, search bar, etc: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1839
- FlatLaf: new sliding button: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1841
- Made notification baloon color work well with FlatLaf: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1837
- Adjusted Welcome Screent to FlatLAF: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1826
- Update FlatLaf from 0.22 to 0.23: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1832
- Update FlatLaf from 0.21 to 0.22: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1789
- FlatLaf: UI delegates for editor and view tabs in main window: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1771
- Flatlaf fontscolors: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1769
- Improved FlatLafDark editor color profile: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1768
- Update FlatLaf from 0.20 to 0.21: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1760
- FlatLaf: Fixed colors of categories buttons in Options dialog: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1703
- Added o.n.swing.laf.dark and o.n.swing.flatlaf to the core.kit: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1685
- Moved flatlaf into a library wrapper module: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1699
- Initial support of FlatLaf Look and Feels: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1652
3.3 Gradle Icon Update
3.4 HiDPI
- Windows LAF: Fix tiny or huge GUI font size on various HiDPI configurations. https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1777
- Windows LAF: Fix incorrectly sized component icons (radio buttons, checkboxes, project tree expansion handles etc.) on various HiDPI configurations (see previous link).
- Windows LAF: Fix uneven borders on text components on non-integral HiDPI scaling factors, e.g. 150% (see previous link).
- Windows: Fix broken tab dragging (window rearrangements) on HiDPI displays: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1804
- Make toolbar browser icon take advantage of improved HiDPI scaling: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1780
4. Miscellaneous
4.1 Miscellaneous Editor Features
- Mustache Aware YAML Lexer
- Indenting can be Configures for YAML and XML
- No more hardcoded colors in Remove Surrounding Code action: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1926
4.2 Code Cleanup
- Corrected compiler warnings in Bootstrap project: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1757
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4.3 Library Updates
- Update to Groovy 2.5.9 and Enable Groovy Editor Tests: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1886
- Updating to junit 5.5.2: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1632
- Update FtpClient.java - compatibility with IIS: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1880
- Upgrade GraalVM from 19.0.0 to 19.3.0: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1746
4.4 API Changes
- Support loading of SVG icons for scalable rendering on HiDPI displays: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1278 (for future use)
- DropDownButtonFactory.getArrowIcon: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/pull/1780
Reference: Complete Listing of Closed PRs for 11.3