> On Feb 26, 2023, at 7:14 AM, Thomas Kellerer <sham...@gmx.net> wrote: > > Hello, > > I am trying to "migrate" an old NetBeans platform application that I created > with NetBeans 8.0 about 10 years ago > > I decided to create a new NetBeans platform application from scratch as there > is a lot of stuff I would do differently today. > > However, I am not sure if I should go for Maven or Ant as the basis for my > new application. > > What is the recommendation from the NetBeans team for a new platform project? > > I am using Java 17 if that matters.
For any Java project (my opinion, based on experience with all three options.): Prefer Maven over Ant. Prefer Gradle over Maven. There are exceptions and how well you know each tool will certainly influence the order that works for you. I don’t think Gradle is an option for a NetBeans Platform project. So Maven is the best choice in this situation. I don’t think there is a case where I would ever choose to create a new Ant-based project these days. It is more flexible than Maven, but far more awkward to work with than Gradle. IMO it should probably be hidden as a legacy option in the New Project dialog. Scott --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@netbeans.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@netbeans.apache.org For further information about the NetBeans mailing lists, visit: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/NETBEANS/Mailing+lists
