Apache NetBeans IDE 29 RC2 has been released, focusing primarily on fixing stability issues that developers encounter, particularly during Maven project refreshes and Java auto-completion on broken code. Key improvements include fixes for a null-pointer exception in the Maven module selector, elimination of class-cast exceptions during auto-completion, enhanced Javadoc rendering for deprecated snippets, and expanded static-import hints to include records and other class types. Additionally, the Favorites pane now automatically appears on first use, improving user experience for newcomers. Overall, this release emphasizes reliability and usability enhancements rather than introducing new features, making it a worthwhile upgrade for users still on earlier versions
Apache NetBeans IDE 29 RC2 released
NetBeans IDE 29 RC2 primarily patches stability issues that bite developers during Maven project refreshes and Java auto‑completion on broken code. The release also tightens Javadoc rendering, expands static‑import hints to records, and makes the Favorites pane appear automatically on first use.
