processing / processing/processing4
Add Window Maximization Preference
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Description
Relevant sub-area for this feature?
Core/Environment/Rendering
Feature description
Add a user preference to control whether the Processing IDE window opens maximized by default.
Benefits
Currently, users have no control over the initial window state when opening Processing. This feature would allow users to set their preferred default window behavior, improving the user experience for those who prefer to work with maximized windows.
Possible challenges
None
Additional context
No response
Would you like to work on the issue?
Yes
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start in the Core/Environment/Rendering area and trace where the Processing IDE window is created and its initial state is set. Identify the existing preference-handling path, then add a preference for opening maximized and verify that the IDE honors it when launched.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100