apache / apache/netbeans

Inline hints do not show in some cases, shouldn't they always be visible? (Java)

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Description

### Apache NetBeans version

Apache NetBeans 18

### What happened

Actually I am on 17 but this was always there, I guess is in 18 also.
Inline hints disappear when the parameter in a method use math operators like -,+, /,* , parameter has the same name or casting the data type,

### How to reproduce

just using a negative number as parameter will cause disappearance of inline hints, using e,g. 1/aNumber, or -aNumber, any basic math operator -+/* will do the same

### Did this work correctly in an earlier version?

No / Don't know

### Operating System

windows 10

### JDK

17

### Apache NetBeans packaging

Apache NetBeans provided installer

### Anything else

every time

### Are you willing to submit a pull request?

No

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in Apache NetBeans 17 or 18 with Java expressions such as -aNumber, 1/aNumber, and other basic operators, then trace the inline-hints editor feature from the observed behavior. Done means parameter inline hints remain visible when arguments use arithmetic operators, matching the expected behavior across the reported cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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