Key Changes:
- Gradle: Enhanced support for integrating the latest Gradle version into new projects.
- Maven: Upgraded to version 3.9.10, with several bug fixes and the removal of COS notifications.
- Java: The Java Editor received improvements, and Java has been integrated into the VS Code extension.
- PHP and JavaScript: Updated PHP to version 2.33.0 and fixed JavaScript TextInterceptorTests.
- Enterprise: Added new namespaces for PrimeFaces and OmniFaces, and improved autocomplete features.
- Web Development: Support for media query level 4 has been included, along with enhancements for JSON rendering.
- Versioning and Editor Tools: New features like branch renaming and text/Markdown tooling updates have been introduced.
The release also addresses technical issues such as missing domains folder settings for Payara Services Configuration, thereby improving overall functionality.
Future Directions:
The focus for subsequent updates may include further stability enhancements, expanded support for additional programming languages, and continued integration with modern development tools, ensuring that Apache NetBeans remains competitive and user-friendly. Additionally, the community is encouraged to participate by testing this release candidate and providing feedback for improvements.
For a complete list of changes, refer to the [full changelog](https://github.com/apache/netbeans/releases/tag/26...27-rc1)
Apache NetBeans IDE 27-rc1 released
The first release candidate for Apache NetBeans IDE 27 has been released for testing, addressing various issues and improvements. The release includes improvements in Gradle, Maven, Ant, Java, PHP, Enterprise, JSON, and XML catalogs. The latest version of Gradle now supports using the latest version in new projects, while Maven has been updated to 3.9.10 and removed COS notifications. Java has been added to the VS Code extension, and Java Editor has been improved. PHP has been updated to 2.33.0, and JavaScript TextInterceptorTests have been fixed. JavaScript has been enhanced, and Enterprise has added new PrimeFaces and OmniFaces namespaces. The release also includes fixes for missing domains folder settings for Payara Services Configuration, media query level 4, and JSON.
