apache / apache/netbeans

Go To File Should be able to open relative/partial paths

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Description

### Description

it is common to copy paths from github source or similar. Finding those path quickly in my editor without modification makes for a more refined user interface. This functionality exists in VS code. I think we should look at bringing this over to netbeans.

From implementation point of view this should basically work similar to sql `LIKE '%%'`.

Its the small details that make the experience hard to leave

### Use case/motivation

After using VScode and seeing the small details that make it a good editor. I think netbeans can steal small details refinements like this and make using netbeans even better.

### Related issues

_No response_

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

No

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Research direction

Start by locating NetBeans' existing Go To File action and its current path-matching behavior. Implement support for opening files from relative or partial paths, and verify that paths copied from sources such as GitHub resolve to the intended file.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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