apache / apache/netbeans

In split-window mode, highlight brackets of the same block that are in different windows.

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Description

### Description

I split the code window into two windows to compare different areas, finding it useful to determine whether the curly brace closing a block in the lower window matches the curly brace opening the block in the upper window.

### Use case/motivation

Useful in debugging and/or refactoring.

### Related issues

_No response_

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

No

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating NetBeans' split-window and bracket-highlighting entry points, then verify that matching opening and closing braces are highlighted when they appear in different windows; done means this behavior works while comparing split editor views.

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Assessment

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

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