bobl01 commented on issue #7002: URL: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/issues/7002#issuecomment-1918889695
I've taken a look at this. The Ant FX build scripts are over 3000 lines of (mostly) uncommented XML. The standard Ant (non FX) Application build script is a little shorter. I think that instead of attempting to be "all-singing, all-dancing", a better option is to make all the scripts far simpler and much more limited in scope; more suited for programming students, and casual programmers such as myself. Those with more complex requirements should be directed to Maven or Gradle. I also suggest that the New Projects page needs to give at least _some_ guidance for users who may be new to Netbeans and/or Java programming. Three way of making a Java Application with zero guidance is too confusing. Since I've already made a start, I'll continue with the scripts, although I've not actually signed on as an official developer (yet). -- This is an automated message from the Apache Git Service. To respond to the message, please log on to GitHub and use the URL above to go to the specific comment. To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For queries about this service, please contact Infrastructure at: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] For further information about the NetBeans mailing lists, visit: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/NETBEANS/Mailing+lists
